Syngonanthus nitens
Syngonanthus nitens, commonly known as a medicinal plant from the Brazilian Cerrado, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Often utilized in traditional folk medicine, it is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its therapeutic properties, particularly its role in treating various ailments through its unique chemical profile.
- Scientific name: Syngonanthus nitens
- Family: Eriocaulaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement identifies it as a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales. It is specifically categorized under the family Eriocaulaceae within the genus Syngonanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Eriocaulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Syngonanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Syngonanthus nitens, is recognized by various common names depending on the language used. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Capim dourado, while in Japanese, it can be called カッピンドウラード, カッピンドゥラード, 黄金の草, or カピンドウラード.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Capim dourado | Wikidata |
| ja | カッピンドウラード | Wikidata |
| ja | カッピンドゥラード | Wikidata |
| ja | 黄金の草 | Wikidata |
| ja | カピンドウラード | Wikidata |
| ja | 金色の草 | Wikidata |
| ca | Syngonanthus nitens Ruhland | Wikidata |
| ca | Capim dourado | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Its distribution extends into Western South America, where it can be found in both Colombia and Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species occupies significant territories in the West-Central region. Additionally, the plant is also recorded as growing in the Northeast part of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | 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 |
Activities
Syngonanthus nitens has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiulcerogenic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syngonanthus nitens has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, infection, vulvovaginal candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vulvovaginal candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |