Sapium haematospermum
Sapium haematospermum, commonly known as the Blood Seed tree, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and healing.
- Scientific name: Sapium haematospermum
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- 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 Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Sapium, specifically as the species Sapium haematospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sapium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sapium haematospermum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the blood-seed sapium, while in Portuguese, it is known as sapium-de-semente-de-sangue. In Spanish, the species is identified as sapio de semilla de sangre, and in French, it is called sapio à graines de sang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Bolivia. Its range extends significantly into Brazil, where it can be found in the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions. Furthermore, the species reaches into Southern South America, specifically inhabiting the Northeast part of Argentina. Consequently, these locations highlight a broad geographical footprint spanning multiple countries and climatic zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sapium haematospermum, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal properties to treat various ailments, making these specific structures the most critical elements for its ethnobotanical use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sapium haematospermum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cycloartanol, lecheronol A, lecheronol B.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cycloartanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lecheronol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lecheronol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sapium haematospermum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |