Sideroxylon obtusifolium subsp. obtusifolium
Sideroxylon obtusifolium subsp. obtusifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Sideroxylon obtusifoliuum subsp. obtusifoilium, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, this subspecies offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers value it for its traditional uses in folk medicine and its promising bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological development.
- Family
- Sapotaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Bumelia Obtusifolia Subsp. Excelsa · Apterygia Sartorum · 10 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sideroxylon obtusifolium subsp. obtusifoliumSynonyms
- Bumelia obtusifolia subsp. excelsa
- Apterygia sartorum
- Sideroxylon pacurero
- Lyciodes sartorum
- Bumelia fragrans
- Bumelia excelsa
- Bumelia obtusifolia var. excelsa
- Bumelia obtusifolia var. reflexa
- Bumelia sartorum
- Bumelia sartorum var. latifolia
- Bumelia rhamnoides
- Bumelia rotundifolia
Sources: Catalogue of Life
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 Ericales, it is situated in the family Sapotaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Sideroxylon, specifically identified as the subspecies Sideroxylon obtusifolium subsp. obtusifolium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sapotaceae |
| Genus | Sideroxylon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several regions of the Americas. In the Caribbean, it can be found specifically within the Venezuelan Antilles. Its range extends into Northern South America, where it is native to Venezuela. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Western South America, appearing in both Ecuador and Peru. Finally, its presence is also documented as far south as Bolivia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Venezuelan Antilles |
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
| Western South America | Peru |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Sideroxylon obtusifolium subsp. obtusifolium has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Chemicals
Sideroxylon obtusifolium subsp. obtusifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bassic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bassic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bassic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Sideroxylon obtusifolium subsp. obtusifolium has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract, ethanol extract of root bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanol extract of root bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanol extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ethanol extract of root bark
- Journal of ethnopharmacology