Calycophyllum spruceanum
Calycollyphum spruceanum, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical ecosystems, holds great promise in ethnobotanical research. Native to South American rainforests, this plant is valued for its diverse bioactive compounds. Current studies explore its potential pharmacological applications, particularly for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
- Scientific name: Calycophyllum spruceanum
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Gentianales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Calycophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calycophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable geographical range that spans across both the Caribbean and Western South America. Within the Caribbean region, its presence is specifically documented in Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to the South American continent, the species is widely distributed throughout the western territories. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Additionally, its range extends further into the western reaches of the continent to include Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | 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 |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calycophyllum spruceanum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin-7-glucoside, cyanidin, gardenoside, taxifolin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin-7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gardenoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calycophyllum spruceanum has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Contraceptive, Emollient, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Contraceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Emollient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calycophyllum spruceanum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, contraceptive, emollient, inflammation, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contraceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emollient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |