Stryphnodendron adstringens
Stryphnodendron adstringens, commonly known as Barbatimão, is a powerful medicinal plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its high tannin content, it possesses potent astringent, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used in wound healing and treating gastrointestinal issues, it remains a vital resource in contemporary phytotherapy.
- Scientific name: Stryphnodendron adstringens
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is specifically situated in the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Stryphnodendron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stryphnodendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Stryphnodendron adstringens, is widely recognized in Brazil by several local names. In the Portuguese language, it is most commonly referred to as Barbatimão-verdadeiro, though it is also frequently called simply Baba timão.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Barbatimão-verdadeiro | Wikidata |
| pt | Baba timão | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably broad presence across the vast landscape of Brazil. Its natural range extends through the diverse ecosystems of Brazil North and Brazil Northeast. Furthermore, it can be found flourishing within the territories of Brazil West-Central and Brazil Southeast. The species also reaches into the southern reaches of the country, specifically within Brazil South. This wide-ranging distribution highlights the plant's ability to adapt to various Brazilian climatic regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stryphnodendron adstringens, is characterized by several distinct morphological features that contribute to its medicinal utility. The woody structure is defined by its sturdy stem, where the bark plays a significant role in the plant's identity and chemical profile. Specifically, the stem bark and the general bark layers contain various bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. Moving to the foliage, the leaves are a primary component of the plant's anatomy, attached to the stems via elongated petioles. Together, these parts—from the protective bark to the photosynthetic leaves and their supporting petioles—form the complex biological framework of this important medicinal species.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| petioles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stryphnodendron adstringens has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins, proanthocyanidins, Cytochalasin H, F2, chromones.
- Total chemicals
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytochalasin H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| F2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stryphnodendron adstringens has 11 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antivenom | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stryphnodendron adstringens has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound healing, infections, wounds, Candida albicans, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound healing | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| infections | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| denture stomatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |