Gustavia hexapetala
Gustavia hexapetala, commonly known as the six-petaled Gustavie, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its striking floral displays, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Local traditional practices utilize its unique properties to treat various ailments, highlighting its vital role in natural pharmacology and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Gustavia hexapetala
- Family: Lecythidaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Gustavia hexapetala, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the Lecythidaceae family and the genus Gustavia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Lecythidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gustavia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Gustavia hexapetala, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the hexapetal gustavia, while in Spanish, it is commonly called gustavia hexapetala. In Portuguese, the plant is known as gustávia hexapetala.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the northern regions of South America. It can be found growing within the borders of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, its presence extends into the territory of Venezuela. Beyond the northern coast, the species also inhabits parts of western South America, specifically in Bolivia. Together, these locations define the natural range of Gustavia hexapetala.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gustavia hexapetala has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, gustastatin, portentol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gustastatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| portentol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |