Sloanea brachytepala
Sloanea brachytepala, commonly known as a member of the Elaeocarpaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this species holds immense potential in ethnopharmacology. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for developing novel treatments in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Sloanea brachytepala
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Oxalidales, specifically as a member of the family Elaeocarpaceae. Taxonomically, it is identified by the genus Sloanea and the species Sloanea brachytepalas.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sloanea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sloanea brachytepala, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Brachypetala Sloane; in Portuguese, it is known as Sloanea; and in Spanish, it is called Sloanea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Costa Rica. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found in both French Guiana and Venezuela. The distribution extends further into Western South America, where it inhabits parts of Colombia. Finally, the plant's range reaches into the territories of Peru.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Sloanea brachytepala has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |