Nectandra cuspidata
Nectandra cuspidata, commonly known as "muringa" or "pau-de-maca," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South American forests. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering a natural resource for holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Nectandra cuspidata
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, falling into the family Lauraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Nectandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nectandra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is noted in the central territories as well as the coastal areas of the Gulf. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the southwestern and southeastern portions of the Mexican landscape. Moving south into Central America, the species expands its range into the nation of Belize. This broad distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various environmental conditions across these specific locales.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nectandra cuspidata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Vitexin, epicatechin, isovitexin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nectandra cuspidata 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |