Soap Bark Tree
Quillaja · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Soap Bark Tree, scientifically known as Quillaja, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its high saponin content, it has been used traditionally for its potent cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties. Today, it holds significant value in pharmacology, skincare, and various holistic wellness applications worldwide.
- Family
- Quillajaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Soap Bark Tree · Seebikoorepuud · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Leucoxyla · Fontenellea
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Soap Bark Tree
- seebikoorepuud
- soap trees
- soapbark trees
Scientific Names
Accepted name
QuillajaSynonyms
- Leucoxyla
- Fontenellea
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Quillajaceae
- Árbol del jabón
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Fabales and the family Quillajaceae. Ultimately, the medicinal specimen is identified by the genus Quillaja.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Quillajaceae |
| Genus | Quillaja |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, it can be found growing within the territories of Bolivia and Peru. Its presence extends into Brazil, specifically throughout the Southeast and South regions of the country. Additionally, the species is located in the Northeast part of Argentina in Southern South America. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit different ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Peru |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Chile Central |
| Southern South America | Uruguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Quillaja has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include QUILLAJA SAPONIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| QUILLAJA SAPONIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
QUILLAJA SAPONIN
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology