Spachea lactescens
Spachea lactescens, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, is valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional herbal medicine, this plant is recognized for its potential bioactive compounds. Exploring its botanical characteristics and ethnobotanical uses provides vital insights into natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Spachea lactescens
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement concludes within the genus Spachea, specifically as the species Spachea lactescens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spachea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by the following common name: Spachea lactescens (Ducke) R.F.Almeida & M.Pell. in Portuguese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mul | Spachea lactescens (Ducke) R.F.Almeida & M.Pell. | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Spachea lactescens, exhibits a specific pattern of occurrence within South America. Its documented presence is currently centered within the borders of Brazil. More precisely, the species is found inhabiting the northern regions of this large nation. This concentrated distribution suggests that the environmental conditions of Northern Brazil are ideal for its growth. Consequently, the geographical range of this medicinal plant is primarily defined by this specific Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Spachea lactescens, utilizes its stem bark as a significant component in traditional medicinal applications. The stem bark contains specific bioactive compounds that are often extracted or decocted to harness its therapeutic properties. In various ethnobotanical practices, the bark is carefully harvested from the woody stems to prepare remedies intended to address various health concerns, making it a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Spachea lactescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |