Duguetia odorata
Duguetia odorata, commonly known as the fragrant cashew or wild cashew, is a tropical tree prized for its aromatic properties. Native to Central and South America, this medicinal plant features highly scented flowers and fruits, which are traditionally used in folk remedies to treat various ailments and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Duguetia odorata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Duguetia, which includes the species Duguetia odorata.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution across the tropical regions of Western South America. It is commonly found growing within the borders of Colombia. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the territory of Ecuador. Additionally, the species can be identified in various parts of Peru. Finally, its range extends into the northern regions of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Duguetia odorata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-methylguatterine, oliveroline.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-methylguatterine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oliveroline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |