Psychotria peduncularis
Psychotria peduncularis, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical properties is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Psychotria peduncularis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Psychotria peduncularis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family within the genus Psychotria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Psychotria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Psychotria peduncularis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic landscape of its native habitats. In English, it is often referred to simply by its botanical name or described within the context of its family, though specific vernacular common names are less standardized globally. In Spanish, it is commonly known as "palo de sangre," a name that frequently characterizes many species within this genus. In Portuguese, it is referred to as "pau de sangue," reflecting its shared linguistic roots in South American regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented in the coastal and inland areas of Benin. Furthermore, the species can be located in the West African nation of Gambia. It also extends its range into the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the geographical distribution includes the country of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psychotria peduncularis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psychotria peduncularis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |