Pradosia lactescens
Pradosia lactescens, commonly known as the milky pradosia, is a significant medicinal plant found in various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and digestive issues. This plant remains a subject of interest in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Pradosia lactescens
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pradosia lactescens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Sapotaeceae and the genus Pradosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pradosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pradosia lactescens, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as milky pradosia, while in French, it is known as pradosia laiteuse. In Spanish, the plant is called pradosia lactescente, and in Portuguese, it is referred to as pradosia lactescente.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Brazil. It is notably found within the diverse ecosystems of the Brazil Northeast. Furthermore, its presence extends into the lush landscapes of the Brazil Southeast. The species also populates various areas throughout the Brazil South region. Collectively, these locations highlight the wide geographical range of Pradosia lactescens within the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Activities
Pradosia lactescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pradosia lactescens 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |