Sideroxylon cubense
Sideroxylon cubense, commonly known as the Cuban Sideroxylon, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research highlights its potential antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, making it a subject of great ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Sideroxylon cubense
- Family: Sapotaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Ericales and the family Sapotaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Sideroxylon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapotaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sideroxylon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sideroxylon cubense, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Cubense Sideroxylon, while in Spanish, it is known as Sideroxylon cubense or Madera de Cuba. In French, it is called Sideroxylon de Cuba, and in Portuguese, it is identified as Sideroxylon de Cuba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed throughout various regions of the Caribbean. Specifically, it can be found growing in the nation of Cuba. Its presence is also noted in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Furthermore, the species inhabits the Leeward Islands within the archipelago. Finally, its geographical range extends to include Puerto Rico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sideroxylon cubense, commonly known as the Cuban ironwood, is a woody species where the root system plays a vital role in its structural stability and survival within its native habitats. In various traditional medicinal practices, the root of the plant is often the specific part utilized, as it is believed to harbor concentrated bioactive compounds essential for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sideroxylon cubense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl protobassic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl protobassic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |