Calophyllum pinetorum
Calophyllum pinetorum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Calophyllum pinetorum, scientifically known as Calophyllum pinetorum, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various infections. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Calophyllaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calophyllum pinetorumSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Calophyllaceae |
| Genus | Calophyllum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Calophyllum pinetorum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Calophyllum pinetorum has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amentoflavone, Apetalic acid, Calolongic acid, Calophyllic acid, Canophyllol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amentoflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apetalic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calolongic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calophyllic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Canophyllol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoapetalic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isocalophyllic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Macluraxanthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinetoric acid I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Amentoflavone
- Journal of natural products
Apetalic acid
- Journal of natural products
Calolongic acid
- Journal of natural products
Calophyllic acid
- Journal of natural products
Canophyllol
- Journal of natural products
Friedelin
- Journal of natural products
Isoapetalic acid
- Journal of natural products
Isocalophyllic acid
- Journal of natural products
Macluraxanthone
- Journal of natural products
Pinetoric acid I
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |