Virola elongata
Virola elongata, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds profound importance in traditional ethnobotany. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in indigenous practices to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights into natural pharmacology and potential advancements in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Virola elongata
- Family: Myristicaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Virola elongata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is further categorized into the family Myristicaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Virola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Myristicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Virola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Virola elongata, is referred to by the common name ویرلا النگاتا in Persian (fa).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | ویرلا النگاتا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Central America. Its documented range includes the lush territories of Honduras. Additionally, it can be located within the tropical regions of Panamá. These specific countries represent the known geographical distribution for the species. Therefore, its presence is concentrated in these two Central American nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Virola elongata, possesses medicinal properties that are primarily derived from its specialized tissues, specifically the stem bark. Within this structure, the inner stem bark serves as a vital component for pharmacological applications, often being harvested for its unique chemical constituents. By utilizing the stem bark, practitioners can access the concentrated bioactive compounds stored within the plant's vascular layers, making these specific parts essential to its traditional and therapeutic uses.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inner stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem Bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Virola elongata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Virola elongata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiulcer, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Virola elongata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatitis, inflammation, peritonitis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peritonitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |