Himatanthus bracteatus
Plumeria bracteata
Himatanthus bracteatus, commonly known as the "Manihot" or "Apocynaceae" species, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it contains bioactive alkaloids used traditionally to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various infections, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Himatanthus bracteatus
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Himatanthus, specifically as the species Himatanthus bracteatus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Himatanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly referred to as Plumeria bracteata, while in Dutch, it shares the same name, Plumeria bracteata. In Portuguese, it is known as Janaúba, and in Arabic, it is written as بلوميريا براكتياتا.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Plumeria bracteata | Wikidata |
| pt | Janaúba | Wikidata |
| nl | Plumeria bracteata | Wikidata |
| arz | بلوميريا براكتياتا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the tropical regions of South America. In Northern South America, its presence is documented in French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. It also extends its range into the country of Venezuela within the same northern sector. Furthermore, the distribution reaches into Western South America, specifically within Ecuador. Consequently, these specific regions define the known geographical footprint of Himatanthus bracteatus.
| 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 | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Devil's's Trumpet or Sandpaper Tree, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, specifically focusing on the protective outer layers of its structure. The stem barks are frequently harvested for their bioactive compounds, which are often processed to create traditional remedies. Furthermore, the bark itself contains a milky latex that is characteristic of the species and is studied for its various pharmacological potential in treating different ailments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Himatanthus bracteatus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |