Quassia
Quassia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Quassia, is a medicinal shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. Renowned for its vibrant, yellow-tinted wood, it has been traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. Its properties are often explored for their potential digestive benefits and their historical role in traditional apothecary practices.
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
QuassiaSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it resides in the family Simaroubaceae and is categorized under the genus Quassia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Simaroubaceae |
| Genus | Quassia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several tropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Guinea. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, including the Congo and the islands of the Gulf of Guinea. Moving into the Asian continent, the species is also located within the Indo-China region. Specifically, it thrives in the territories of both Myanmar and Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. |
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Quassia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimalarial
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Cytotoxic
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA