Brosimum gaudichaudii
Brosimum gaudichauidii, commonly known as Copal Blanco, is a significant medicinal tree native to the Neotropics. Renowned for its versatile resin, this species is deeply embedded in traditional folk medicine. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties, playing a vital role in community healthcare practices.
- Scientific name: Brosimum gaudichaudii
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Brosimum, specifically as the species Brosimum gaudichaudii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brosimum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Brosimum gaudichaudii, is recognized by various local names across different regions and languages. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Mama-cadeira, while in Chinese, it is known as 馬馬卡迭拉.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Mama-cadela | Wikidata |
| zh | 馬馬卡迭拉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of the South American continent. Its presence is notably recorded in Bolivia, representing its reach into Western South America. Within Brazil, the species exhibits a broad range that includes the North and Northeast territories. Furthermore, it can be found spanning the West-Central and Southeast regions of the country. This extensive coverage demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive in diverse Brazilian environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Brosimum gaudicauidii, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are often collected and processed to extract bioactive compounds used for their therapeutic properties. Additionally, the root serves as another significant part of the plant, containing specific chemical constituents that contribute to its overall medicinal value.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Brosimum gaudichaudii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include psoralen, bergapten, furanocoumarin, furocoumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| psoralen | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furocoumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Brosimum gaudichaudii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include vitiligo.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| vitiligo | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |