Gouania lupuloides
Gouania lupuloides, commonly known as bitter gouania, is a medicinal shrub native to the dry forests of South America. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering significant potential in pharmacological research for treating various metabolic and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Gouania lupuloides
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rhamnaceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Gouania, identified as the species Gouania lupuloides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gouania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gouania lupuloides, is referred to by the common name Lyann savon in Haitian Creole (ht).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | Lyann savon | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within North America. In the United States, its presence is noted in the southeastern region, specifically within Florida. Moving south, the species is widely found across various parts of Mexico. It occupies several distinct Mexican zones, including the central, northeast, and northwest regions. Additionally, the plant can be found extending along the Mexican Gulf coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gouania lupuloides, is a woody shrub characterized by its structural complexity, particularly regarding its stems. The stems serve as the primary support system for the plant, providing the necessary framework to lift the foliage toward sunlight and facilitating the transport of nutrients and water throughout the organism. In this species, the stems are essential for both the physical stability of the shrub and the overall distribution of its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gouania lupuloides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ceanothic acid, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ceanothic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gouania lupuloides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gouania lupuloides has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leishmaniasis, oral health, oral hygiene.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral health | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral hygiene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |