Guatteria
Guatteria, commonly known as a diverse genus of tropical flowering plants, holds significant value in traditional medicine. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, many species are prized for their bioactive compounds, offering potential therapeutic benefits, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making them a subject of intense ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Guatteria
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | 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, belonging to the genus Guatteria, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is known as гуаттерии, while in Chinese, it is identified as 硬蕊花属, with specific regional variations including 硬蕊花属 in simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 硬蕊花屬 in traditional Chinese (zh-tw). Additionally, in Japanese, the genus is called グアッテリア属.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | гуаттерии | Wikidata |
| zh | 硬蕊花属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 硬蕊花属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 硬蕊花屬 | Wikidata |
| ja | グアッテリア属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 硬蕊花属 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Chemicals
Guatteria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include asarone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asarone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Guatteria has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiulcer, Sedative, Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |