Dorstenia cayapia subsp. asaroides
Dorstenia cayapia subsp. asaroides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Dorstenia cayapia subsp. asaroides, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this subspecies is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and traditional uses is essential for advancing natural pharmacology and herbal medicine research.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dorstenia Cayapia Var. Asaroides · Dorstenia Asaroides · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dorstenia cayapia subsp. asaroidesSynonyms
- Dorstenia cayapia var. asaroides
- Dorstenia asaroides
- Dorstenia asaroides var. celiae
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dorstenia as the subspecies Dorstenia cayapia subsp. asaroides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Dorstenia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Suriname. Moving toward the western part of the continent, the species can also be found in Bolivia. Within Brazil, the plant is widely dispersed, specifically inhabiting the West-Central and Northeast regions. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the Southeast portion of Brazil.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern South America | Suriname |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil North |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Dorstenia cayapia subsp. asaroides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bergapten, Psoralen.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bergapten | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Psoralen | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bergapten
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Psoralen
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry