Tovomita longifolia
Tovomita longifolia, commonly known as the long-leaved Tovomita, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This resilient shrub offers valuable phytochemical compounds, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Tovomita longifolia
- Family: Clusiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Tovomita longifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is situated within the family Clusiaceae and the genus Tovomita.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Clusiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tovomita | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tovomita longifolia, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Long-leaved Tovomita, while in French, it is called Tovomita à feuilles longues. In Malagasy, the native language of its primary habitat, it is known as Tovomita lava ravinina.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several regions in Northern South America. It can be found growing within the territories of French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. In addition to these areas, its range extends significantly into the continent of Brazil. Specifically, the species is located in the Northeast region of Brazil. It is also documented to inhabit the northern parts of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tovomita longifolia, possesses distinctive medicinal properties that are primarily concentrated in its leaves. These leaves serve as the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic applications, often being utilized in traditional practices to treat various ailments. The physiological structure and chemical composition of the leaves contain the active compounds necessary for their healing potential, making them the essential component for any medicinal preparation derived from this species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tovomita longifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tovomita longifolia has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Mycobacterium smegmatis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium smegmatis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |