Brosimum rubescens
Bloodwood
Brosimum rubescens, commonly known as Red Milk Tree, is a remarkable tropical species native to the Amazon rainforest. Characterized by its distinct reddish latex, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. It is widely studied for its potential medicinal properties, particularly regarding its bioactive compounds and traditional healing uses.
- Scientific name: Brosimum rubescens
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is further organized into the family Moraeaee and the genus Brosimum.
| 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 rubescens, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Finland, it is referred to as hurmemaitopuu, while in Portuguese-speaking regions, it carries a variety of names such as amapá-doce, apé, conduru, and conduru-de-sangue.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | hurmemaitopuu | Wikidata |
| pt | amapá-doce | Wikidata |
| pt | apé | Wikidata |
| pt | conduru | Wikidata |
| pt | conduru-de-sangue | Wikidata |
| pt | muirapiranga | Wikidata |
| pt | pau-rainha | Wikidata |
| en | bloodwood | Wikidata |
| en | satine | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the tropical regions of Central and South America. In Central America, its presence is documented within the country of Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found spanning several distinct territories. It is native to the Guianas, specifically inhabiting French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, its geographical range extends into the northern reaches of Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Brosimum rubescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include prenylcoumarin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| prenylcoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Brosimum rubescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiandrogenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiandrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |