Aspidosperma
Aspidosperma · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Aspidosperma, is a genus of flowering plants in the Apocynaceae family. Native to tropical regions of Africa and South America, these woody shrubs and trees are highly valued in traditional medicine. They contain unique alkaloids frequently studied for their potent pharmacological and therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AspidospermaSynonyms
- Peltospermum
- Coutinia
- Thyroma
- Macaglia
- Paralyxia
- Cufodontia
- Conoria
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Within this group, it is identified by the genus Aspidosperma.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Aspidosperma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution throughout the various regions of Mexico. It can be found spanning across Mexico Central and the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Furthermore, its range extends into the Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast territories. Beyond the borders of Mexico, the species is also present in Central America, specifically within Belize. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of the Aspidosperma genus.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Belize |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
| Central America | Nicaragua |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Aspidosperma has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tabersonine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tabersonine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tabersonine
- Organic & biomolecular chemistry
Conditions
Aspidosperma has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Organic & biomolecular chemistry