Casearia sylvestris var. lingua

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Casearia lingua
• Casearia carpinifolia

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Malpighiales in the family Salicaceae. Specifically, the medicinal variety lingua is a member of the genus Casearia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within the northern regions of South America. It can be found throughout the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, its range extends into the country of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, the species is also documented in Bolivia. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal variety grows.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Casearia sylvestris var. lingua has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Casearia sylvestris var. lingua has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Narcissin, nitric oxide.

Narcissin

1. Planta medica

nitric oxide

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Casearia sylvestris var. lingua has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiprotozoal.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antiprotozoal

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Conditions

Casearia sylvestris var. lingua has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Leishmania donovani.

Leishmania donovani

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Preparations

Casearia sylvestris var. lingua has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts.

Extracts

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology