Schoepfia schreberi
Schoepfia schreberi, commonly known as the Schisandra-like shrub, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical African forests. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally utilized in ethnomedicine to treat various ailments. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its potential for developing new therapeutic compounds.
- Scientific name: Schoepfia schreberi
- Family: Schoepfiaceae
- Native range: Northern 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 Santalales, it is classified under the family Schoepfiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed within the genus Schoepfia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Schoepfiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schoepfia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Schoepfia schreberi, is known by various common names depending on the regional language and local context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Schreber's schoepfia, while in French, it is known as schoepfia de Schreber.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning from North America to Central America. In the United States, its range extends to the southeastern region, specifically within Florida. Moving southward, it can be found across Mexico, including the Gulf regions and the Southwest. Its presence continues through Central America, where it is documented in Belize. Finally, the distribution reaches further south into the country of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Schoepfia schreberi, is often utilized in traditional medicinal practices, where specific anatomical components are harvested for their therapeutic properties. Among its various structures, the bark serves as a primary part used in decoctions or extracts to treat various ailments. The chemical constituents found within this woody layer are believed to provide the bioactive compounds necessary for its healing effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schoepfia schreberi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schoepfia schreberi has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acinetobacter baumannii, cough, diarrhea, healthcare-associated infections, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| healthcare-associated infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |