Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensis
Simaba guianenensis subsp. guianenensis, commonly known as Guayacán, is a significant medicinal plant native to the tropical rainforests of South America. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering immense pharmacological potential.
- Scientific name: Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensis
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically classified as Simaba guianenis subsp. guianenis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Sapindales and the family Simaroubaceae. It is specifically identified as a member of the genus Simaba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Simaroubaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Simaba | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found inhabiting French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Its range extends into Western South America as well. Specifically, it is documented growing within the borders of Colombia. Furthermore, the species has been identified as part of the natural flora in Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Simaba guianensis subsp. guianenensis, is a species in which the bark serves as a significant component for medicinal investigation. In various traditional practices and botanical studies involving members of the Simaroubaceae family, the bark is often the primary part harvested to extract bioactive compounds. These chemical constituents found within the bark are frequently studied for their potential therapeutic properties, contributing to the plant's overall profile in ethnobotanical research.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antineoplastic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |