Stizophyllum riparium
Stizophyllum riparium, commonly known as a specialized medicinal botanical, is a rare species valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Found primarily in specific riparian ecosystems, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological advancements in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Stizophyllum riparium
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Northern 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 Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Stizophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stizophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Stizophyllum riparium, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the river stizophyllum, while in Spanish, it is known as estizophilo de río. In Portuguese, the plant is called estizophilo de rio, and in the local context of certain regions, it may also be identified as estizophilo de rios.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution throughout the tropical regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found across diverse territories including the Gulf, the Southwest, and the Southeast regions. Its range extends southward into Central America, where it is documented in Belize. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the landscapes of Costa Rica. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence in various humid and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stizophyllum riparium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2 alpha,3 beta,12 beta-trihydroxypregna-4,7,16-trien-20-one, stizophyllin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2 alpha,3 beta,12 beta-trihydroxypregna-4,7,16-trien-20-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stizophyllin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stizophyllum riparium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |