Cyclopogon guayanensis
Cyclopogon guayanensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cyclopogon guayanensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique phytochemical properties utilized for their therapeutic potential. Understanding its biological significance offers promising insights into developing natural treatments, highlighting the vital connection between biodiversity and modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Spiranthes Guayanensis · Spiranthes Hostmannii · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cyclopogon guayanensisSynonyms
- Spiranthes guayanensis
- Spiranthes hostmannii
- Gyrostachys aguacatensis
- Spiranthes aguacatensis
- Gyrostachys hostmannii
- Spiranthes brenesii
- Brachystele brenesii
- Brachystele guayanensis
- Brachystele aguacatensis
- Goodyera guayanensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is a member of the Orchidaceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic classification identifies it under the genus Cyclopogon.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cyclopogon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of Mexico and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is noted in both the Gulf region and the Southeast. Moving southward into Central America, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Guatemala and El Salvador. Additionally, its range extends further south to include the country of Costa Rica. Together, these locations define the specific tropical territories where the species thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
| Central America | Panamá |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
| Northern South America | French Guiana |
| Northern South America | Guyana |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cyclopogon guayanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LIGNIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| LIGNIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
LIGNIN
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)