Picramnia sellowii
Picramnia sellowii, commonly known as "canela-de-fogo," is a medicinal shrub native to South American tropical forests. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat skin inflammations, wounds, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Picramnia sellowii
- Family: Picramniaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Picramniales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Picramniaceae and 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 sellowii, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as picramnia, picramnilla, or maderón. When spoken in Portuguese, the species is commonly called picramnia or picramnilla. Additionally, in English, it is most often identified simply by its scientific name, picramnia sellowii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of the South American continent. In the northern reaches of the continent, it can be found throughout French Guiana and Guyana. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species is documented in both Ecuador and Bolivia. Additionally, its range extends into the central regions of Brazil, specifically within the West-Central area. Together, these locations highlight a diverse ecological presence spanning from the Guiana Shield to the Andean foothills.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Picramnia sellowii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nataloe-emodin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nataloe-emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Picramnia sellowii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |