Otoba parvifolia
Otoba parvifolia, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds immense value in traditional pharmacopeia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering a natural resource for holistic health and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Otoba parvifolia
- Family: Myristicaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Otoba parvifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Myristicaceae within the genus Otoba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Myristicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Otoba | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Otoba parvifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called small-leaved otoba, while in Spanish, it is commonly known as otoba pequeño. Furthermore, in Portuguese, the species is identified as otoba-pequeno.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, its presence extends into Colombia and Ecuador. The species is also widely distributed throughout the western regions of Peru. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far south as Bolivia.
| 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 |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Otoba parvifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Otoba parvifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Borrelia burgdorferi.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Borrelia burgdorferi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |