Schizolobium parahyba
Guapuruvu
Schizolobium parahyba, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions and infections. Understanding its phytochemical properties offers promising pathways for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Schizolobium parahyba
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is scientifically classified under the genus Schizolobium, specifically as the species Schizolobium parahyba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schizolobium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Schizolobium parahyba, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as Guapuruvu, while in Chinese, it is identified by various characters including 粘葉豆, 黏叶豆, 粘葉豆, and 黏叶豆.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Guapuruvu | Wikidata |
| zh | 粘葉豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黏叶豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 粘葉豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黏叶豆 | Wikidata |
| pt | Guarapuvu | Wikidata |
| pt | Schizolobium parahybum | Wikidata |
| pt | Garapuvu | Wikidata |
| pt | Garapuvú | Wikidata |
| es | Schizolobium glutinosum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, its range extends through both the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, the species can be found in the territories of Tanzania and Uganda. Additionally, its distribution reaches into South Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Malawi. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical African environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Schizolobium parahyba, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often harvested and prepared in various forms to harness their bioactive properties for therapeutic purposes. In many ethnobotanical applications, the leaf extracts are studied for their potential pharmacological benefits, serving as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schizolobium parahyba has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cystine, methionine, trypsin inhibitor, tryptophan.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cystine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trypsin inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tryptophan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schizolobium parahyba has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Phospholipase A(2), coagulant, hemorrhage, myotoxicity, snake venom.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phospholipase A(2) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myotoxicity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snake venom | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |