Sapium
Sapium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Sapium, is a genus of flowering plants in the Euphorbiaceae family. Renowned for their diverse chemical properties, many species contain bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine. While some offer therapeutic potential, others contain toxic latex, requiring careful study to harness their medicinal benefits safely.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Seborium · Sapiopsis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
SapiumSynonyms
- Seborium
- Sapiopsis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Sapium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Sapium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence throughout various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing across the central parts of the country in Mexico Central. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. The species is also documented within the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its geographical reach includes both the Mexico Northwest and the Mexico Southwest regions.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Belize |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Sapium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Steroids, Tannins, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Steroids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Tannins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Sapium has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antiinflammatory, Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antidiabetic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antihypertensive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiinflammatory
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimicrobial
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Cytotoxic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Sapium has 10 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bacterial infections, cancers, constipation, dermatitis, eczema.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial infections | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancers | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Constipation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dermatitis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eczema | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Edema | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hernia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lumbago | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Snake bites | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wounds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bacterial infections
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Cancers
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Constipation
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Dermatitis
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Eczema
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Edema
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hernia
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Lumbago
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Snake bites
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Wounds
- Journal of ethnopharmacology