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Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia

Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Dorslenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia, is a specialized medicinal plant native to specific South American ecosystems. Renowned for its unique biochemical properties, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology and traditional herbal medicine practices.

Family
Moraceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Dorstenia Morifolia · Dorstenia Vitifolia · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
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 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
Western South America Bolivia
Brazil Brazil West-Central
Brazil Brazil Southeast
Brazil Brazil South

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isopimpinellin.

Chemicals reported in Dorstenia cayapia subsp. vitifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isopimpinellin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isopimpinellin

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry