Pilocarpus jaborandi
Pilarcus jaboranadi, commonly known as Jaboranandi, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Brazil. Renowned for its alkaloid content, specifically pilocarpine, it has been traditionally used to treat various ailments. Today, it remains a crucial botanical source for developing pharmacological treatments, particularly for managing glaucoma and certain neurological conditions.
- Scientific name: Pilocarpus jaborandi
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pilocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pilocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pilocarpus jaborandi, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Polish, it is referred to as Potoślin jaborandi, while in Arabic, it is known as جابورندي. In Spanish-speaking areas, it carries several regional variations, including Jaborandi, Jamborandi, and Jamquarandi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Potoślin jaborandi | Wikidata |
| ar | جابورندي | Wikidata |
| es | Jaborandi | Wikidata |
| es | Jamborandi | Wikidata |
| es | Jamquarandi | Wikidata |
| es | Janguarandy | Wikidata |
| es | Jaborandí | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regional boundaries of South America. Its documented presence is concentrated in the country of Brazil. Within this nation, the species is specifically located in the Northeast region. This localized distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the unique environmental conditions of these areas. Consequently, the geographical range of Pilocarpus jaborandi remains quite restricted to these particular territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pilocarpus jaborandi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pilocarpine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pilocarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |