Gyrocarpus americanus
Gyrocarpus americanus, commonly known as the "wild guava" or "bush guava," is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat gastrointestinal ailments, skin infections, and inflammatory conditions through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Gyrocarpus americanus
- Family: Hernandiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Laurales, it is a member of the family Hernandiaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Gyrocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Hernandiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gyrocarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it is commonly found across the territories of Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal. Its presence extends significantly beyond the western coast into the eastern parts of the continent. Specifically, it can be identified within the Northeast Tropical Africa region in Eritrea. Consequently, the species maintains a diverse range that covers both western and northeastern tropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Activities
Gyrocarpus americanus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |