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Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia

Dorsetnia cayapia subsp. vitifolia, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in South American traditional practices, is a unique botanical species. Valued for its diverse phytochemical properties, this plant is studied for its potential therapeutic applications, offering significant insights into natural pharmacology and the preservation of regional biodiversity.

  • Scientific name: Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Native range: Southern America

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Moraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dorstenia as the subspecies Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia.

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, Dorsetnia cayapia subsp. vitifolia, is known by various regional names depending on the language spoken in its native habitats. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as erva-de-pau, while in Spanish, it is known as hierba de palo.
Language Common Name Source

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the South American continent. Its range extends into Western South America, where it can be found in Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species is widely distributed across several key ecological regions. It is documented to grow throughout the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions of the country. Consequently, its presence is defined by these specific territorial clusters in both Bolivia and Brazil.

Region Area Source
Western South America Bolivia WCVP
Brazil Brazil West-Central WCVP
Brazil Brazil Southeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil South WCVP