Cupaniopsis macropetala
Cupaniopsis macropetala, commonly known as the medicinal shrub of the tropical rainforest, is a botanical treasure valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammation and infections, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Cupaniopsis macropetala
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Sapindales, falling within the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cupaniopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cupaniopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cupaniopsis macropetalata, is known by various names across different regions and languages. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Large-petalled Cupaniopsis. In Spanish, the species is known as Cupanioopsis de pétalos grandes, and in Portuguese, it is called Cupanioopsis de pétalas grandes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the specific geographical region known as Papuasia. Within this vast territory, its presence is primarily documented in New Guinea. The species thrives in the unique environmental conditions found across this large island. Consequently, its natural range is quite localized to this particular part of the world. Understanding this distribution is essential for studying its local ecological role.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cupaniopsis macropetala, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional medicinal applications. These leaves are often collected and processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In many ethnobotanical practices, the leaves are employed for their specific chemical constituents, which are believed to provide healing benefits when used in topical or decoction forms.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cupaniopsis macropetala has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galloyl tyramine, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| galloyl tyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |