Duguetia riparia
Duguetia riparia, commonly known as the riparian duguetia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its unique chemical profile continues to attract scientific interest for pharmaceutical development.
- Scientific name: Duguetia riparia
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Within this botanical hierarchy, it is identified by 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 exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its range extends through French Guiana and Suriname. The species can also be found in Western South America, specifically within the territories of Colombia and Bolivia. Additionally, its distribution reaches into Brazil, where it is documented in the Northeast region. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical footprint spanning both the northern and western parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Duguetia riparia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Spathulenol, allo-aromadendrene epoxide, caryophyllene oxide, humulene epoxide II.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allo-aromadendrene epoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| humulene epoxide II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Duguetia riparia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |