Pityrocarpa moniliformis
Pityrocarpa moniliformis, commonly known as a member of the Malpighiaceae family, is a botanical species valued for its potential therapeutic properties. Found primarily in tropical regions, this medicinal plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and traditional healing practices within its native ecosystem.
- Scientific name: Pityrocarpa moniliformis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pityrocarpa moniliformis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it within the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified under the specific genus Pityrocarpa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pityrocarpa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pityrocarpa moniliformis (also referred to by the synonym Piptadenia moniliformis), is recognized by several distinct common names depending on the regional context. In Portuguese, it is frequently called catanduva or catanduba, and it is also known by the descriptive names angico-de-bezerro and rama-de-bezerro.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | catanduva | Wikidata |
| pt | catanduba | Wikidata |
| pt | angico-de-bezerro | Wikidata |
| pt | rama-de-bezerro | Wikidata |
| pt | Piptadenia moniliformis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscapes of Western South America. Within this region, it can be found growing in Bolivia. Its presence also extends significantly into the country of Brazil. Specifically, it inhabits the Northeast region of Brazil. Additionally, the species is documented to occur within the Southeast portion of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pityrocarpa moniliformis, is characterized by its distinct medicinal properties which are primarily associated with its leaves. These leaves serve as the principal part used in traditional applications, containing the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pityrocarpa moniliformis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, steroids, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |