Hyperbaena valida
Hyperbaena valida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperbaeana valida, scientifically known as Hyperbaeana valida, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it offers therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its role in modern herbal medicine and natural drug development.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hyperbaena validaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Hyperbaena valida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Menispermaceae and is situated within the genus Hyperbaena.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Hyperbaena |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the Caribbean region, its presence is documented in the nation of Jamaica. This narrow distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain local environments. Because it is found in such a restricted area, understanding its natural habitat is crucial for its conservation. Consequently, researchers focus their studies on the unique ecological conditions found in Jamaica to support this species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Jamaica |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Hyperbaena valida has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Hyperbaena valida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15-amido-3-demethoxy-2alpha,3alpha-methylenedioxyerythroculine, 3-demethoxy-2alpha,3alpha-methylenedioxyerythroculine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 15-amido-3-demethoxy-2alpha,3alpha-methylenedioxyerythroculine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-demethoxy-2alpha,3alpha-methylenedioxyerythroculine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
15-amido-3-demethoxy-2alpha,3alpha-methylenedioxyerythroculine
- Journal of natural products
3-demethoxy-2alpha,3alpha-methylenedioxyerythroculine
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Hyperbaena valida has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaves
- Journal of natural products