Phyllotaenium lindenii
Phyllotaenium lindenii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Phyllotaenium lindenii, is a significant medicinal plant native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical composition offers valuable insights into its potential applications within modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Araceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllotaenium lindeniiSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Phyllotaenium lindenii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Alismatales. Finally, it is situated within the family Araceae and the genus Phyllotaenium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Phyllotaenium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the tropical regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented in the country of Panamá. Moving toward the western portion of South America, it can also be found in Colombia. These locations highlight its distribution across distinct ecological zones in both continents. Therefore, the species maintains a relatively localized habitat within these specific territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá |
| Western South America | Colombia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Phyllotaenium lindenii 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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Scientific reports
Chemicals
Phyllotaenium lindenii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clionasterol, Cycloeucalenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Clionasterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cycloeucalenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clionasterol
- Scientific reports
Cycloeucalenol
- Scientific reports