Schizocalyx cuspidatus
Schizocalyx cuspidatus, commonly known as a significant medicinal climber, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential in pharmacology, making it a subject of interest for botanical research.
- Scientific name: Schizocalyx cuspidatus
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is further categorized into the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Schizocalyx, specifically under the species name Schizocalyx cuspidatus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schizocalyx | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Schizocalyx cuspistatus, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and local language. In English, it is often called the cuspate schizocalyx, while in Indonesian, it is known as kayu manis rimpang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the borders of Brazil. It can be found growing across the West-Central region of the country. Additionally, the species is present in the Northeast part of Brazil. Its habitat also extends into the Southeast territory of the nation. Therefore, its range is spread across these three distinct geographical areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Schizocalyx cuspidatus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |