Guatteria hispida
Guaetteria hispida, commonly known as "muna" or "guatteria" in various regions, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized for its therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues, serving as a vital natural resource in diverse ethnobotanical practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Guatteria hispida
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, specifically within the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Guaetteria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Guatteria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Guatteria hispida, is known by various regional names depending on the local language and geography. In English, it is commonly referred to as the hairy guatteria, while in Spanish, it is known as guatteria hispida or sometimes referred to locally as mamey de monte. In Portuguese, the plant is called guatteria hispida or simply guatteria.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is specifically known to inhabit a restricted geographical area within South America. According to botanical records, its presence is documented within the country of Brazil. More precisely, the distribution is concentrated in the northern part of the nation. This suggests that the species thrives in the unique environmental conditions found in Brazil North. Consequently, its natural range remains limited to this particular regional territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Guatteria hispida, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a primary component for therapeutic applications. The bark contains various bioactive compounds that are often extracted to utilize its traditional healing properties. In many ethnobotanical practices, the bark is harvested and processed to create decoctions or infusions used to treat specific ailments, making it a critical part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Guatteria hispida has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-methoxyliriodenine, 8-oxopseudopalmatine, 9-methoxy-O-methylmoschatoline, O-methylmoschatoline, anonaine.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10-methoxyliriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-oxopseudopalmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-methoxy-O-methylmoschatoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O-methylmoschatoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anonaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coreximine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocerasonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocoreximine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lysicamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Guatteria hispida has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include glioblastoma, melanoma.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |