Myrospermum frutescens
Myrospermum frutescens, commonly known as "Palo de Agua," is a resilient shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this medicinal plant is frequently utilized for its bioactive compounds. It is primarily recognized for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering significant interest for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Myrospermum frutescens
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Myrospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myrospermum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in North and Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found spanning from the Central regions to the Southwest. Its presence also extends into the Southeast portion of Mexico. Moving into Central America, the species is documented in El Salvador. Finally, its range reaches as far south as Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myrospermum frutescens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chagresnol, chagreslactone, chagresnone.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chagresnol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chagreslactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chagresnone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |