Trichilia silvatica
Trichilia silvatica, commonly known as the wild mahagony, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, its leaves and bark are traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering valuable insights into natural healing and biodiversity conservation.
- Scientific name: Trichilia silvatica
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 placed in the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Trichilia, specifically as the species Trichilia silvatica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trichilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Trichilia silvatica, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic landscape of its habitat. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as mafurra or mafurrilha, while in Spanish, it is often called mafurra. These names reflect its widespread presence across different South American territories.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across several distinct regions within the country of Brazil. Specifically, its occurrence is documented throughout the Brazil West-Central area. It can also be found distributed across the Brazil Northeast territory. Furthermore, the species is present within the Brazil Southeast region. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the Brazil South area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Trichilia silvatica, possesses distinct morphological features that are central to its identification and traditional uses. The stem is typically woody and sturdy, providing the necessary structural support for its growth within forest ecosystems. Meanwhile, the leaf structure is characterized by its specific arrangement and shape, which serves as a key diagnostic feature for distinguishing this species from others in the Meliaceae family.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Trichilia silvatica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, condensed tannins, coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trichilia silvatica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |