Stryphnodendron rotundifolium
Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, commonly known as the round-leaf Stryphnodendron, is a resilient shrub native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, offering significant ethnobotanical value for contemporary pharmacological research and herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Stryphnodendron rotundifolium
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, placing it in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the roundleaf stryphnodendron, while in Portuguese, it is commonly known as barbatimão-do-campo or barbatimão-redondo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its range extends into the country of Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species is widely distributed across multiple distinct zones. It can be found throughout the North, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the Brazilian territory. Furthermore, its geographical footprint includes the West-Central area of Brazil.
| 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 |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stryphnodendron rotundifolium, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its bark and leaves. The bark is often studied or used in traditional applications for its chemical constituents, while the leaves serve as a vital part of the plant's physiological structure and are frequently the focus of phytochemical analysis to identify bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stryphnodendron rotundifolium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, catechin, gallic acid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stryphnodendron rotundifolium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stryphnodendron rotundifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |