Guettarda platypoda
Guettarda platypoda, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant, holds profound value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical composition and ethnobotanical applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Guettarda platypoda
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern 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 the order Gentianales, it falls into the family Rubiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Guettarda and the species name platypoda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Guettarda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Guettarda platypoda, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Platypoda Guettarda, while in Indonesian, it is known as Kemuning laut. In Malay, the plant is called Kemuning laut as well, reflecting its shared linguistic roots in the Southeast Asian archipelago.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across several major regions within the country of Brazil. Its natural habitat extends significantly into the Brazil Northeast, where it adapts to the local environment. Furthermore, the species can be found thriving throughout the Brazil Southeast territory. The distribution also reaches deep into the Brazil North region, showcasing its versatility. Collectively, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Guettarda platypoda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Guettarda platypoda, utilizes its specialized roots to anchor itself within its tropical habitat and absorb essential nutrients from the soil. In many medicinal contexts, the roots of such species are studied for their unique chemical compositions and potential therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Guettarda platypoda has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include loganic acid, loganin, secoxyloganin, sweroside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| loganic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secoxyloganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sweroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |