Guarea
Guarrea, commonly known as a significant genus within the Meliaceae family, comprises diverse tropical trees found across South America. Renowned for their impressive stature and ecological importance, these plants offer valuable medicinal potential. Researchers study their bioactive compounds, seeking novel therapeutic applications for various health conditions and traditional healing.
- Scientific name: Guarea
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Meliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Guarrea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Guarea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by several different names depending on the region and language, is referred to as گواریا in Persian (fa), Guarara in Czech (cs), and is categorized under the genus 香驼楝属 in Chinese (zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | گواریا | Wikidata |
| cs | Guara | Wikidata |
| zh | 香驼楝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 香驼楝属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香驼楝属 | Wikidata |
| pt | Ataúba | Wikidata |
| pt | Gito | Wikidata |
| pt | Pau-marinheiro | Wikidata |
| pt | Jitó | Wikidata |
| pt | Gitó | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Specifically, it can be found throughout the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central. Its distribution also extends into the areas classified as Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. Furthermore, the species is documented within the terrain of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the southern territories of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Central American Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Guarea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydrogedunin, limonoid, sesquiterpenoid, steroid, triterpenoid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydrogedunin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Guarea has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |