Duguetia surinamensis
Duguetia surinamensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical ecosystems, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Native to South American rainforests, this species is traditionally utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds to unlock potential applications in modern pharmacology and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Duguetia surinamensis
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Duguetia surinamensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. It is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls under 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 wide distribution across the tropical regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found throughout French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Moving toward the western side of the continent, its range extends into Colombia. Additionally, the species is present within the borders of Ecuador. Together, these locations highlight its presence across both the northern and western reaches of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Duguetia surinamensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2,4-trimethoxybenzene, 11-methoxyduguesuramine, duguesuramine, duguetinine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-trimethoxybenzene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11-methoxyduguesuramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| duguesuramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| duguetinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |