Calophyllum brasiliense
Calophyllum brasiliense, commonly known as Cedro-rosa, is a versatile tropical tree valued for its medicinal and industrial properties. Native to Central and South America, its bark and leaves contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential, offering significant therapeutic possibilities in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Calophyllum brasiliense
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Calophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Calophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Calophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions within Mexico. In the northern and western reaches, it can be found throughout Mexico Southwest. Its presence extends eastward to cover Mexico Gulf and continues through the central parts of Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species is well-established in the tropical areas of Mexico Southeast. Finally, its geographical range expands southward into Central America, specifically within Belize.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calophyllum brasiliense has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, 1,5-dihydroxyxanthone, amentoflavone, friedelin, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1,5-dihydroxyxanthone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amentoflavone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| brasiliensic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperin (hyperoside) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jacareubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calophyllum brasiliense has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antiproliferative, Antisecretory, Cytotoxic, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisecretory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calophyllum brasiliense has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Bacillus cereus, Helicobacter pylori, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretics | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |