Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensis
Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Simaba guianenensis subsp. guianenensis, is a significant medicinal plant native to the Amazonian rainforest. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this subspecies is traditionally utilized by indigenous communities to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights into ethnobotany and potential pharmacological applications for modern medicine.
- Family
- Simaroubaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Zwingera Aruba · Simaba Aruba · 10 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensisSynonyms
- Zwingera aruba
- Simaba aruba
- Simaba cuspidata var. nigrescens
- Aruba cuspidata
- Aruba nigrescens
- Quassia aruba
- Quassia cuspidata
- Aruba guianensis
- Simaba guianensis var. schomburgkiana
- Simaba multiflora var. schomburgkiana
- Simaba cuspidata
- Simaba nigrescens
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Simaroubaceae |
| Genus | Simaba |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana |
| Northern South America | Guyana |
| Northern South America | Suriname |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil North |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antileukemic, Antineoplastic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antileukemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antileukemic
- Dr. Duke
Antineoplastic
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Simaba guianensis subsp. guianensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bark
- Journal of natural products