Cassipourea guianensis
Cassipourea guianenensis, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in regional folk medicine, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat diverse ailments. Understanding its chemical properties and therapeutic applications is essential for advancing modern pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Cassipourea guianensis
- Family: Rhizophoraceae
- 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. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Rhizophoraceae and the genus Cassipourea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cassipourea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cassipourea guianenis, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Guianan Cassipourea. In Portuguese, it is identified as Cassipourea-guianense, while in French, the name used is Cassipourea-guianense.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several distinct regions within the Caribbean and Northern South America. Its distribution begins in the Caribbean, where it is specifically recorded in Trinidad and Tobago. Moving into the mainland, the species occupies significant territories throughout the Guianas, including French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Furthermore, its presence extends into the northern reaches of Venezuela. Together, these locations define the specific geographical range of Cassipourea guianenensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cassipourea guianensis, utilizes its stem wood as a primary structural component for growth and nutrient transport. The robust stem wood provides the necessary physical support to elevate the plant's canopy, while its internal vascular tissues facilitate the movement of water and essential minerals from the roots to the leaves.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cassipourea guianensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cassipoureamide-A, cassipoureamide-B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cassipoureamide-A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cassipoureamide-B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |