Nectandra oppositifolia
Nectandra oppositifolia, commonly known as the "climbing madder," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its unique chemical composition offers significant potential for developing modern treatments for various systemic conditions.
- Scientific name: Nectandra oppositifolia
- Family: Lauraceae
- 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, it is organized under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented specifically within the country of Panamá. Moving into Western South America, the species can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. Additionally, the plant extends into the South American continent through the West-Central region of Brazil. Together, these locations highlight a broad range spanning from Central America to the heart of South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |