Sebastiania schottiana
Sebastiania schoottiana, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical properties is essential for exploring its pharmacological applications in modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Sebastiania schottiana
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Sebastiania schottiiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and is placed within the genus Sebastiania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sebastiania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sebastiania schottiana, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Portuguese, it is commonly called erva-de-pau, while in Spanish, it is known as hierba de palo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several regions of South America. Within Brazil, its presence is documented across the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions. The species also extends its reach into the southern part of the continent. Specifically, it can be found in the Northeast region of Argentina. Finally, its distribution includes the territory of Paraguay.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sebastiania schoottiiana, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and reproductive organs, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals stored within the foliage and stalks, which are essential for the plant's traditional medicinal uses.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sebastiania schottiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyacetophenone, xanthoxyline.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthoxyline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sebastiania schottiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |