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Paratrophis insignis

Paratrophis insignis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Paratropis insignis, scientifically known as Paratropis insignis, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from inflammation to digestive issues. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into modern pharmacological applications.

Family
Moraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Morus Marmolii · Morus Peruviana · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Paratrophis insignis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Salvio lechoso

Sources: Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Paratropis insignis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Rosales and the family Moraea. It is specifically identified by its genus, Paratropis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Moraceae
Genus Paratrophis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several tropical regions in the Americas. In North America, its presence is specifically noted in Southeast Mexico. Moving south, it can be found throughout Central America, including Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panamá. The species also extends into Northern South America, where it is located in Venezuela. Consequently, its range spans a diverse corridor from Mexico to the northern reaches of the South American continent.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Costa Rica
Central America Guatemala
Central America Panamá
Northern South America Venezuela
Western South America Bolivia
Western South America Colombia
Western South America Ecuador
Western South America Peru
Southern South America Argentina Northwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Paratrophis insignis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Paratrophis insignis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Chemicals

Paratrophis insignis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Moracin M, Mulberrofuran U, Ursolic acid, beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside.

Chemicals reported in Paratrophis insignis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Moracin M 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mulberrofuran U 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ursolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Moracin M

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Mulberrofuran U

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Ursolic acid

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

kaempferol-3-O-beta-glucopyranoside

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

quercetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Ethyl acetate- and n-butanol-soluble fractions of the leaves Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆