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Spachea lactescens

Spachea lactescens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Spachea lactescens, scientifically known as Spachea lactescens, is a medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, it possesses unique bioactive compounds believed to offer various health benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its potential in natural pharmacology.

Family
Malpighiaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Lophanthera Lactescens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Spachea lactescens

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Malpighiaceae
Genus Spachea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Brazil Brazil North

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Spachea lactescens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Plant parts reported in Spachea lactescens
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Spachea lactescens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LIGNIN, cellulose.

Chemicals reported in Spachea lactescens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
LIGNIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
cellulose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

LIGNIN

  1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

cellulose

  1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Activities

Spachea lactescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.

Activities reported in Spachea lactescens
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antinociceptive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antinociceptive

  1. Planta medica

Preparations

Spachea lactescens has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanolic Extract from the Stem Bark.

Preparations reported for Spachea lactescens
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanolic extract from the stem bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanolic extract from the stem bark

  1. Planta medica