Clusia flava
Clusia flava, commonly known as the Autograph Tree, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its thick, succulent leaves, this medicinal plant is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential through its unique bioactive compounds and diverse therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Clusia flava
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Northern 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 Clusiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Clusia, specifically as the species Clusia flava.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clusia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Clusia flava, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often referred to as the golden aucuba, while in Spanish, it is commonly called aucuba amarilla or clusia amarilla. In Portuguese, the plant is known as aucuba-amarela.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is recorded in the Northeast, the Gulf region, and the Southeast. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the Southwest part of the country. Moving southward, its distribution continues into the tropical landscapes of Central America. Specifically, the plant is known to inhabit the territory of Belize.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cayman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Clusia flava, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and bark. The thick, leathery leaves are often studied for their phytochemical content, while the bark is frequently harvested to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. Together, these plant parts serve as the primary sources for the therapeutic applications associated with this species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clusia flava has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MeOH.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MeOH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |