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Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum

Philodendron bipinnatifidum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum, scientifically known as Philodendron bipinnatifidum, is a striking tropical plant celebrated for its large, deeply lobed foliage. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it holds significance in traditional ethnobotany. Understanding its unique biological properties and historical medicinal uses offers fascinating insights into the diverse healing potential of tropical flora.

Family
Araceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Selloum
Scientific synonyms
Thaumatophyllum Bipinnatifidum · Philodendron Sellowii · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Aimbé
  • Cipo imbé
  • Banana de imbe
  • Cipo-imbe
  • Banana de imbé
  • Philodendron mellobarretoanum
  • Guembe
  • Aimbe
  • Banano de mono
  • Guembé
  • Cipó-imbe
  • Cipo-imbé
  • Cipo imbe
  • Cipó imbé
  • Wembe
  • Guaimbê
  • Guaimbe

German:

  • Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
  • Baum-Philodendron

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales, it is further categorized into the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Philodendron.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Alismatales
Family Araceae
Genus Philodendron

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several continents and regions. In Central America, it can be found growing within the borders of Belize. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically located in Bangladesh. Within South America, the species is present in Bolivia and occupies significant portions of Brazil, specifically in the Southeast and South regions. Consequently, the distribution of Philodendron bipinnatifidum covers a wide variety of tropical landscapes.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Central America Belize
Western South America Bolivia
Brazil Brazil Southeast
Brazil Brazil South
Southern South America Argentina Northeast
Southern South America Paraguay

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Philodendron bipinnatifidum 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 stem.

Plant parts reported in Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Philodendron bipinnatifidum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phytosterols, STIGMASTEROL, luteolin, quercetin.

Chemicals reported in Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytosterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phytosterols

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

STIGMASTEROL

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

luteolin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercetin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Philodendron bipinnatifidum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antinociceptive.

Activities reported in Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antinociceptive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antinociceptive

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Philodendron bipinnatifidum has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include erysipelas, inflammation, orchitis, oxidative stress, rheumatism.

Conditions investigated for Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Erysipelas 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Orchitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oxidative stress 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rheumatism 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Erysipelas

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Inflammation

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Orchitis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Oxidative stress

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Rheumatism

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Philodendron bipinnatifidum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Philodendron bipinnatifidum plant extract.

Preparations reported for Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Philodendron bipinnatifidum plant extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Philodendron bipinnatifidum plant extract

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules