Corynaea crassa
Corynaea crassa, commonly known as Palo de Agua, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues. This botanical specimen offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Corynaea crassa
- Family: Balanophoraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Santalales and the family Balanophoraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Corynaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Balanophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corynaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several names depending on the linguistic context, though in Spanish, it is referred to as Corynaea (Balanophoraceae).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Corynaea (Balanophoraceae) | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution stretching across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented in the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found within the territory of Venezuela. Its range extends further into Western South America, where it is located in Colombia. Additionally, the plant reaches as far south as Bolivia, completing its wide ecological footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corynaea crassa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include azelaic acid, eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| azelaic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |