Monnina salicifolia var. salicifolia
Monnina salicifolia var. salicifolia, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in South American traditional medicine, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its potent bioactive alkaloids, this plant is frequently utilized in ethnobotanical practices to treat various ailments, offering profound insights into natural pharmacology and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Monnina salicifolia var. salicifolia
- Family: Polygalaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Polygalaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Monnina, specifically as the variety salicifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monnina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Monnina salicifolia var. salicifolia, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often referred to as willow-leaf monnina, while in Spanish, it is commonly called monnina de hoja de sauce. Additionally, in Quechua, it is known as monnina.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its distribution includes the country of Venezuela. Moving toward the western portion of the continent, it is widely found across multiple nations. Specifically, it can be located within the borders of Colombia and Ecuador. Additionally, its range extends through Bolivia and Peru in Western South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Monnina salicifolia var. salicifolia, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the leaves, stems, and flowering components, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated in these visible sections, the aerial parts are typically harvested to prepare various extracts and treatments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Monnina salicifolia var. salicifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |