Simarouba berteroana
Simarouba berteroana, commonly known as Marupá, is a versatile medicinal tree native to the Amazon rainforest. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, particularly quassinoids, it is traditionally utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. This remarkable species remains a vital resource in ethnobotanical research and natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Simarouba berteroana
- Family: Simaroubaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Simaroubaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Simarouba | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Simarouba berteroana, is known by various regional names across its natural habitats. In English, it is frequently referred to as bitterwood, while in Spanish, it is commonly called madera amarga. In Portuguese, the species is known as marupá, and in French, it is often called bois amer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Simarouba berteroana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, naphthoquinone, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naphthoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |