Guatteria
Guatteria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Guatteria, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Ericaceae family. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, wounds, and digestive issues. These plants offer significant biochemical potential, making them subjects of intense pharmacological research.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Heteropetalum · Guatteriopsis · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GuatteriaSynonyms
- Heteropetalum
- Guatteriopsis
- Cananga
- Guatteriella
- Aberemoa
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its descent through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Guaetteria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Guatteria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found across several distinct territories including the Central and Gulf regions. Additionally, its presence extends to the Southwest and Southeast parts of the country. Moving southward, the species is also documented within the borders of Central America. Specifically, its range includes the nation of Belize.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Belize |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
| Central America | Nicaragua |
| Central America | Panamá |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Guatteria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asarone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Asarone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Asarone
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Activities
Guatteria has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiulcer, Sedative, Spasmolytic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiulcer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiulcer
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Sedative
- Farmakologiia i toksikologiia
Spasmolytic
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