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Simarouba berteroana

Simarouba berteroana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Simarouba berteroana, scientifically known as Simarouba berteroana, is a versatile medicinal tree native to tropical Americas. Often called Bitter Lime, its bark and leaves contain potent bioactive compounds like quassinoids. These properties offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly for treating malaria, inflammation, and various digestive ailments in traditional medicine.

Family
Simaroubaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Simarouba berteroana

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Juan Primero
  • Olivo
  • Aceituno

French:

  • Bois Frêne

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is situated in the family Simaroubaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Simarouba.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Simaroubaceae
Genus Simarouba

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Simarouba berthereana, exhibits a specific range within the Caribbean region. Its documented presence is primarily centered in the islands of the Greater Antilles. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the natural habitats of the Dominican Republic. Additionally, it is also distributed across the landscape of Haiti. These locations represent the key geographical areas where this medicinal species is established.

Region Area
Caribbean Dominican Republic
Caribbean Haiti

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Simarouba berteroana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, NAPHTHOQUINONE, Tannins.

Chemicals reported in Simarouba berteroana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NAPHTHOQUINONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Veterinary sciences

NAPHTHOQUINONE

  1. Veterinary sciences

Tannins

  1. Veterinary sciences

Preparations

Simarouba berteroana has 5 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Fractions, crude extracts, extracts and fractions, hexane fractions, hydroalcoholic and iso-butanol fractions.

Preparations reported for Simarouba berteroana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Fractions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crude extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts and fractions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexane fractions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydroalcoholic and iso-butanol fractions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fractions

  1. Veterinary sciences

Crude extracts

  1. Veterinary sciences

Extracts and fractions

  1. Veterinary sciences

Hexane fractions

  1. Veterinary sciences

Hydroalcoholic and iso-butanol fractions

  1. Veterinary sciences