Limoniastrum guyonianum
Limoniastrum guyonianum, commonly known as the Guyanese Limoniastrum, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to South American rainforests. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for developing new treatments in modern integrative healthcare practices.
- Scientific name: Limoniastrum guyonianum
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Caryophyllales and the family Plumbaginaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Limoniastrum as Limoniastrum guyonianum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limoniastrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Limoniastrum guyonianum, is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as Guyan lemon, while in Spanish, it is known as Limonio de Guyane. In French, the species is called Limonio de Guyane.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Limoniastrum guyonianum, exhibits a specific geographical range across the North African region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Algeria, where it occupies certain ecological niches. Furthermore, the species can be found distributed throughout the territory of Libya. It also extends its reach into the landscapes of Tunisia. Finally, its distribution concludes in the eastern part of the continent within Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Limoniastrum guyonianum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include myricetin-3-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Limoniastrum guyonianum 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |