Tapirira guianensis
Tapirira guianensis, commonly known as the "tapiira" in certain regions, is a medicinal shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized by indigenous communities for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Tapirira guianensis
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Tapirira, as part of the species Tapirira guianenis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tapirira | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both the Pacific Islands and the Americas. In the Southwestern Pacific region, it can be found specifically within Vanuatu. Its presence extends into North America, where it is located in Southeast Mexico. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout various parts of Central America, including Belize and Honduras. Finally, its documented habitat also encompasses the country of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | Vanuatu | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tapirira guianensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonols, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tapirira guianensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tapirira guianensis has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Glioblastoma, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |