Sparattanthelium amazonum
Sparattanthelium amazonum, commonly known as a vital medicinal treasure of the Amazon rainforest, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized by indigenous communities to treat various ailments. Scientific interest continues to grow as researchers explore its potential for modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Sparattanthelium amazonum
- Family: Hernandiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, falling into the family Hernandiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sparattanthelium, specifically the species S. amazonum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Hernandiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sparattanthelium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sparattanthelium amazonum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of the Amazon basin. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as espatoquelia, while in Spanish, it is known as espatocuélia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found inhabiting the Mexico Gulf region and the Mexico Southeast area. Additionally, its presence extends into the Mexico Southwest territory. Moving southward into Central America, the species is also documented within Guatemala. Finally, its range reaches as far south as Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sparattanthelium amazonum, possesses specific anatomical features that are central to its traditional use, particularly the stem bark. The stem bark serves as a primary source of bioactive compounds, often being harvested for its medicinal properties in various ethnobotanical applications. By utilizing the stem bark, practitioners can extract the essential chemical constituents necessary for its therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sparattanthelium amazonum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-roemrefidine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-roemrefidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sparattanthelium amazonum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |