Ptychopetalum olacoides
Ptychopetalum olacoidides, commonly known as "Agondole" in certain regions, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its diverse pharmacological properties and healing potential.
- Scientific name: Ptychopetalum olacoides
- Family: Olacaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Santalales, it is classified under the family Olaacaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Ptychopetalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Olacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ptychopetalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Ptychopetalum olacoides, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In French, it is referred to as Muira puama, while in Portuguese, it is known as Marapuama. Similarly, in Swedish, the name used is Muira Puama, and it carries the same designation, Muira puama, in Polish. In Romanian, it is also commonly called Muira Puama.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Muira puama | Wikidata |
| pt | Marapuama | Wikidata |
| sv | Muira Puama | Wikidata |
| szl | Muira puama | Wikidata |
| ro | Muira Puama | Wikidata |
| ja | プティコペタルム・オラコイデス | Wikidata |
| ja | ムイラプアマ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of Northern South America. Its distribution includes the tropical regions of French Guiana and Guyana. Furthermore, the species can be identified throughout the territory of Suriname. In the vast expanse of Brazil, it is specifically located in the northern part of the country. This localized range highlights its presence in the humid landscapes of the northern continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ptychopetalum olacoides, is valued in traditional medicine primarily for the therapeutic properties found within its structural components. Both the bark and the roots are significant parts used in various medicinal preparations. The bark is often harvested for its specific chemical constituents, while the roots are utilized to extract bioactive compounds essential for its healing applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ptychopetalum olacoides has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-methoxyluteolin, 4-coumaroylserotonin, 6alpha,7alpha-dihydroxyannonene, 7alpha,20-dihydroxyannonene, caffeic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-methoxyluteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-coumaroylserotonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6alpha,7alpha-dihydroxyannonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7alpha,20-dihydroxyannonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ginsenoside Re | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnoflorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menisperine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ptychopetalum olacoides has 7 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Nootropic, AChE-Inhibitor, Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nootropic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ptychopetalum olacoides has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acinetobacter baumannii, Alzheimer disease, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, cognition.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognition | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive decline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |