Iryanthera lancifolia
Iryanthera lancifolia, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, its diverse chemical constituents offer potential therapeutic benefits. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its role in treating various ailments and advancing modern phytomedicine.
- Scientific name: Iryanthera lancifolia
- Family: Myristicaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is further categorized into the family Myristicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Iryanthera and the specific species Iryanthera lancifolia.
| 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 lancifolia, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as palo de sangre, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called pau-de-sangue. Additionally, it is known by the name ipê-vermelho in certain contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across the northern and western regions of South America. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the territories of Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its distribution also extends into Western South America, covering specific areas in Colombia. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Bolivia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches this medicinal plant occupies across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Iryanthera lancifolia, is characterized by its specific botanical structures that contribute to its overall biological profile. While much of the interest in medicinal flora focuses on leaves or bark, the reproductive development of this species involves the formation of specialized fruit structures. Specifically, the development of the pericarps plays a crucial role in protecting the seeds and facilitating the plant's reproductive cycle, serving as a vital component of its morphological identity within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pericarps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Iryanthera lancifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |