Clusia hilariana
Clusia hilariana, commonly known as a species of tropical shrub or tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to various warm climates. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic development.
- Scientific name: Clusia hilariana
- Family: Clusiaceae
- 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 Clusiaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by its genus, Clusia, and its specific name, Clusia hilariana.
| 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 hilariana, is referred to by the common name 斑叶书带木 in Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 斑叶书带木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range within the expansive territory of Brazil. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the northeastern part of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the southeastern regions of the nation. This distribution pattern indicates that it thrives in distinct ecological zones across these two major areas. Consequently, understanding these locations is essential for studying its local biodiversity.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clusia hilariana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nemorosone, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nemorosone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clusia hilariana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chagas disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chagas disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |