Sloanea zuliaensis
Sloanea zuliaensis, commonly known as a medicinal treasure in tropical regions, is a remarkable botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Primarily recognized for its bioactive properties, this plant offers significant pharmacological interest, providing natural compounds that may support diverse health benefits through traditional and modern medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Sloanea zuliaensis
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Oxalidales and the family Elaeocarpaceae. Ultimately, the species is identified by its genus, Sloanea, and its specific epithet, zuliaensis.
| 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 zuliaensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its native habitat. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Zuliaensis Sloanea, while in Spanish, it is identified as Sloanea zuliaensis. In Portuguese, the plant is known as Sloanea zuliaensis, and in French, it is called Sloanea zuliaensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions in the Americas. In Central America, its presence is documented in both Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can be found within the borders of Venezuela. Its range also extends through Western South America, where it inhabits Colombia. Finally, the plant is also distributed throughout Ecuador.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sloanea zuliaensis, possesses distinct morphological characteristics across its foliage, ranging from its developing growth to its fully developed state. The young leaves are typically characterized by their tender texture and lighter pigmentation, representing the plant's active stages of expansion and nutrient uptake. In contrast, the mature leaves exhibit a more robust structure, featuring a tougher cuticle and a deeper color, which allows the plant to optimize photosynthesis and withstand environmental stressors more effectively.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| young leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mature leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sloanea zuliaensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-deoxycucurbitacin D, 25-acetylcucurbitacin F, cucurbitacin D.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-deoxycucurbitacin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 25-acetylcucurbitacin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cucurbitacin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |