Souroubea gilgii
Souroubea gilgii, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into developing new natural pharmacological treatments and remedies.
- Scientific name: Souroubea gilgii
- Family: Marcgraviaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Souroubhea gilgii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ericales. Finally, it is a member of the family Marcgraviaceae and the genus Souroubea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Marcgraviaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Souroubea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Souroubea gilgii, is known by various regional names depending on the local language and geographic area. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as souroubé, while in French, it is known as le souroubé. In the local indigenous languages of the Amazonian regions, it is frequently called ucuúba or ucuúba-de-fogo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Souroubea gilgii, exhibits a specific geographical distribution throughout the region of Central America. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Belize. The species also extends its range into the country of Guatemala. Furthermore, its habitat includes the tropical landscapes of Honduras and Nicaragua. Finally, the plant completes its documented regional presence in Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Chemicals
Souroubea gilgii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-hydroxyursolic acid, betulinic acid, methyl betulinate, methyl ursolate, naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl betulinate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl ursolate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Souroubea gilgii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |