Strychnos pseudoquina
Strychnos pseudoquina, commonly known as pseudoquina, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Historically valued for its potent alkaloids, it has been utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical properties and therapeutic potential remains crucial for exploring new developments in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Strychnos pseudoquina
- Family: Loganiaceae
- 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 Gentianales, it is classified under 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 pseudoquina, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as false cinchona, while in Spanish, it is known as quina falsa. In Portuguese, the plant is called quina-falsa, and in German, it is termed falsche Chinarinde.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western South America, with significant presence in Bolivia. Its range extends extensively into Brazil, covering several distinct ecological regions. Specifically, it can be found throughout the North and Northeast areas of the country. The species also inhabits the West-Central territories of Brazil. Finally, its distribution reaches into the Southeast region of Brazil, showcasing a broad tropical spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Strychnos pseudoquina, possesses various components that are of significant botanical and medicinal interest. The leaves are a prominent feature of its foliage, often studied for their specific chemical profiles. Furthermore, the medicinal properties of the species are frequently derived from its protective outer layers, specifically the bark and the stem bark, which contain bioactive compounds utilized in traditional applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Strychnos pseudoquina has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-methoxydiaboline, 3-O-methylquercetin, diaboline, flavonoids, isorhamnetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 11-methoxydiaboline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diaboline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| strychnobiflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Strychnos pseudoquina has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antipyretic, Mutagenic, Tonic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Strychnos pseudoquina has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Helicobacter pylori, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |