Dorstenia brasiliensis
Dorsetnia brasiliensis, commonly known as the "pau-de-fogo," is a significant medicinal plant native to South American forests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation and infections. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Dorstenia brasiliensis
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 and the order Rosales, falling into the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dorslenia and the specific species Dorslenia brasiliensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dorstenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dorsetnia brasiliensis, is referred to by the common name Tarope in the gn language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| gn | Tarope | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the Americas. In the Caribbean, its presence is specifically noted within the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to Northern South America, it can be found throughout Venezuela, Guyana, and French Guiana. The species also extends its reach into Western South America, specifically inhabiting the territory of Bolivia. Consequently, these locations represent the known natural habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dorsetnia brasiliensis, possesses specific morphological features that are utilized in traditional applications, particularly involving its underground structures. The medicinal properties of the species are often associated with its rhizomes, which serve as the primary storage organs for nutrients and bioactive compounds. These thickened, horizontal stems grow beneath the soil surface, making them a key component for botanical study and therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dorstenia brasiliensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dorstenia brasiliensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |