Curatella americana
Lixeira do cerrado
CuraTellla americana, commonly known as the American Curetell, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and support immune health. This resilient species continues to be a vital subject in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Curatella americana
- Family: Dilleniaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Dilleniales, and the family Dilleniaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Curatella, specifically as the species Curatella americana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dilleniales | WCVP |
| Family | Dilleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Curatella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Curatella americana, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is commonly called Cajueiro-bravo-do-campo, while in German, it is identified as Lixeira do cerrado. In Czech, the name used is kuratelа americká, and in Croatian, it is simply called Curatella. Furthermore, in Russian, the plant is known as Кураттелла американская.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Cajueiro-bravo-do-campo | Wikidata |
| cs | kuratela americká | Wikidata |
| hr | Curatella | Wikidata |
| ru | Курателла американская | Wikidata |
| de | Lixeira do cerrado | Wikidata |
| de | wild cashew tree | Wikidata |
| de | sambaı́ba | Wikidata |
| de | sandpaper tree | Wikidata |
| en | Lixeira do cerrado | Wikidata |
| en | wild cashew tree | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions within the nation of Mexico. It can be found throughout the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central. Its distribution also extends into the territories of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. Furthermore, the species is documented in the areas of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the regions of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Curatella americana, commonly known as palo de vaca, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a primary component in traditional remedies. The bark is frequently harvested and utilized in various decoctions or infusions due to its specific phytochemical properties. In many ethnobotanical practices, the bark is valued for its potential therapeutic effects, often being processed to treat ailments related to the digestive or respiratory systems.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Curatella americana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-hydroxytyrosol, avicularin, gallic acid, kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hydroxytyrosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicularin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tryptophan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Curatella americana has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Curatella americana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |