Strychnos mitscherlichii
Strychnos mitscherlichii, commonly known as a medicinal woody climber, is a significant species within the Loganiaceae family. Found in tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties. Research focuses on its bioactive alkaloids, which hold potential for developing various therapeutic pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Strychnos mitscherlichii
- Family: Loganiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Gentianales and the family Loganiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Strychnos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Loganiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Strychnos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Strychnos mitscherlichii, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the strychnine vine, while in Spanish, it is commonly called la vid de estricnina. In Portuguese, the species is known as cipó-estricnina, and in German, it is referred to as Strychnos-Liane.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across both Central and South America. Within the region of Central America, its presence is documented in Costa Rica. Moving into Northern South America, the species is widely distributed across several distinct territories. It can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Additionally, its habitat extends into the northern reaches of Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Strychnos mitscherlichii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bisnordihydrotoxyferine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bisnordihydrotoxyferine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Strychnos mitscherlichii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |