Calophyllum pinetorum
Calophyllum pinetorum, commonly known as a species within the Calophyllaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and infections, offering immense potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Calophyllum pinetorum
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Calophyllaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Calophyllum, of which Calophyllum pinetorum is a member.
| 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 is found within a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is restricted to the tropical regions of the Caribbean. Specifically, the species is documented to grow in the nation of Cuba. Because of this localized habitat, it is considered endemic to that particular island territory. Consequently, the environmental conditions of Cuba are essential for the survival of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calophyllum pinetorum has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone, apetalic acid, apigenin, calolongic acid, calophyllic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apetalic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calolongic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calophyllic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| canophyllol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoapetalic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocalophyllic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macluraxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |