Picramnia antidesma
Picramnia antidesma, commonly known as the "picramnia" tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to South American tropical forests. Valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Picramnia antidesma
- Family: Picramniaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Picramnia antidesma, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Picramniales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Picramniaceae within the genus Picramnia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Picramniales | WCVP |
| Family | Picramniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Picramnia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Picramnia antidesma, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often referred to as the picramnia, while in Spanish, it is commonly called picramnia or picramnia antidesma. In Portuguese, the plant is known as picramnia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its natural range extends through the central parts of Mexico, where it occupies various ecological niches. Additionally, the species can be found distributed across the northeast and the gulf regions of the nation. Moving toward the western side, it also thrives in the northwest territories of the country. Finally, its geographical footprint is completed by its occurrence throughout the southwest of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Picramnia antideasma, possesses medicinal properties that are specifically derived from its root bark. In traditional pharmacological applications, this particular part of the plant is harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in various treatments. The chemical constituents found within the root bark are central to its therapeutic potential, making this specific anatomical component essential for its medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Picramnia antidesma has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinone derivatives.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinone derivatives | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Picramnia antidesma has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Picramnia antidesma has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |