Galipea panamensis
Galipea panamensis, commonly known as Panamanian Galipea, is a rare medicinal plant native to the tropical forests of Panama. Belonging to the Acanthaceae family, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties, offering significant potential for developing new treatments in pharmacology and herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Galipea panamensis
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Galipea panamensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rutaceae and falls under the genus Galipea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Galipea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the tropical regions of the Americas. Its distribution is primarily documented within Central America, specifically located in Panamá. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into Western South America. Within this southern region, it can be found inhabiting areas of Colombia. Consequently, its presence is limited to these two distinct nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Galipea panamensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include murralongin, phebalosin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| murralongin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phebalosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |