Renealmia thyrsoidea
Renealmia thyrsoidea, commonly known as the bushy wild tea, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. Renowned for its bioactive properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Renealmia thyrsoidea
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Renealmia thyrsoidea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Zingiberales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and falls under the genus Renealmia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Renealmia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of Central America and the Caribbean. In Central America, its distribution includes the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into the Caribbean region, it can be found in Trinidad and Tobago. The species also extends into Northern South America, where it inhabits Guyana. Finally, its presence is documented within the borders of Suriname.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Renealmia thyrsoidea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 11, Compound 6, Compound 7.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 11 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 7 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Renealmia thyrsoidea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |