Sommera sabiceoides
Sommera sabiceoides, commonly known as a valuable medicinal herb, is a plant species prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in specific tropical ecosystems, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Sommera sabiceoides
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Ultimately, Sommera sabiceoides is a member of the Rubiaceae family within the genus Sommera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sommera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sommera sabiceoides, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as sommera or sabiceoide; in English, it is known as sommera; and in Portuguese, it is called sommera.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the Western South American region. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Colombia. Furthermore, its presence extends through the territories of Ecuador. The species also inhabits various parts of Peru within the same western corridor. Additionally, its range reaches into Northern Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sommera sabiceoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-heptadecynoic acid, 6-hexadecynoic acid, 6-icosynoic acid, 6-nonadecynoic acid, 6-octadecynoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-heptadecynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-hexadecynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-icosynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-nonadecynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-octadecynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sommera sabiceoides has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida glabrata | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida parapsilosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida tropicalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |