Iryanthera juruensis
Iryanthera juruensis, commonly known as the "tree of life" in certain Amazonian cultures, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation and skin ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Iryanthera juruensis
- Family: Myristicaceae
- 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 Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Myristicaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Iryanthera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Myristicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Iryanthera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Iryanthera juruenensis, is known by various common names depending on the region and local language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Juruenensis, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Juruenensis. In Portuguese, the plant is known as Juruenensis, and in the local indigenous language, it is identified as Juruenensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution that spans across parts of Central and South America. In the Central American region, its presence is documented in Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found within the territories of Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, its range extends further east into French Guiana. Consequently, these specific nations represent the primary geographical locations where Iryanthera juruenensis is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| 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 | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Iryanthera juruensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2',4'-dihydroxy-4,6'-dimethoxydihydrochalcone, 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxydihydrochalcone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2',4'-dihydroxy-4,6'-dimethoxydihydrochalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2',4'-dihydroxy-6'-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxydihydrochalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Iryanthera juruensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |