Souroubea sympetala
Souroubhea sympetala, commonly known as a medicinal powerhouse in tropical regions, is a significant plant utilized in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering valuable biochemical insights for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Souroubea sympetala
- Family: Marcgraviaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Souroubea sympetala, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under 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 sympetalata, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as souroubèa, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called sourouba. In Spanish, the plant is known as souruba, and in French, it is referred to as sourouba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Souroubhea sympetala, exhibits a specific distribution pattern throughout the Central American region. Its range begins in the northern reaches of the area within the country of Belize. Moving southward, the species can also be found growing in Guatemala and Honduras. The distribution continues through Nicaragua, extending its presence further into the tropics. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant concludes 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 |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Souroubea sympetala, utilizes its leaf as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are typically employed in various preparations, such as decoctions or infusions, to harness their bioactive properties for treating specific ailments. By utilizing the leaf, practitioners aim to extract the essential phytochemicals necessary for the plant's therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Souroubea sympetala has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, 2-hydroxyursolic acid, methyl betulinate, methyl ursolate, naringenin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl betulinate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl ursolate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Souroubea sympetala has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Souroubea sympetala has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |