Parapiptadenia rigida
Parapiptadenia rigida, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Belonging to the Rubiaceae family, this woody shrub is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditional healers utilize its various parts to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Parapiptadenia rigida
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Parapiptadenia rigida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its scientific classification concludes with the genus Parapiptadenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parapiptadenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Parapiptadenia rigida, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is commonly called Acacia angico, while in Guarani, it is known as Kurupa'y ra. It is also identified in Farsi as پاراپیپتادنیا ریجیدا. In Spanish-speaking areas, it can be found under the names Piptadenia rigida var grandis or Anchicho.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Acacia angico | Wikidata |
| gn | Kurupa'y ra | Wikidata |
| fa | پاراپیپتادنیا ریجیدا | Wikidata |
| es | Piptadenia rigida var grandis | Wikidata |
| es | Anchicho | Wikidata |
| es | Acacia angico | Wikidata |
| es | Piptadenia rigida var. grandis | Wikidata |
| es | Piptadenia rigida | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Brazil, its presence is specifically noted in both the Southeast and South regions. Moving into Southern South America, it can be found in the Northeast portion of Argentina. The species also occupies territory within the country of Paraguay. Finally, its range extends to include the nation of Uruguay.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parapiptadenia rigida has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |