Duguetia hadrantha
Duguetia hadrantha, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in tropical regions, belongs to the Lecythidaceae family. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique bioactive compounds offer significant potential for pharmacological research and future therapeutic developments.
- Scientific name: Duguetia hadrantha
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and the genus Duguetia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Duguetia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the western regions of South America. Its presence is documented in the nations of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Additionally, the species can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Beyond these western territories, its range extends into the West-Central region of Brazil. This pattern indicates a significant presence across various tropical landscapes in the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Duguetia hadrantha has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methoxysampangine, hadranthine A, hadranthine B, imbiline-1, sampangine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methoxysampangine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hadranthine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hadranthine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| imbiline-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sampangine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Duguetia hadrantha has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |