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Virola

Virola · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Virola, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered for its potent therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains unique bioactive compounds believed to support immune function and promote overall wellness. Exploring its botanical characteristics offers fascinating insights into nature's diverse pharmacological potential.

Family
Myristicaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Virola

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Ybyrayu
  • Ybyrayú

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Myristicaceae and is identified by the genus Virola.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Myristicaceae
Genus Virola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of Mexico and Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found spanning the Gulf coast, the Southwest, and the Southeast. Moving southward, its range extends into the tropical landscapes of Central America. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Belize. Finally, its presence continues through to the nation of Costa Rica.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Belize
Central America Costa Rica
Central America Guatemala
Central America Honduras
Central America Nicaragua
Central America Panamá
Caribbean Trinidad-Tobago

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Virola has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Psychoactive.

Activities reported in Virola
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Psychoactive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antifungal

  1. Journal of psychoactive drugs

Psychoactive

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Virola has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bronchial asthma, gastric ulcers, halitosis, ulcers.

Conditions investigated for Virola
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Bronchial asthma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gastric ulcers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Halitosis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ulcers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bronchial asthma

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Gastric ulcers

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Halitosis

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Ulcers

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Virola has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Virola exudate, Virola resin.

Preparations reported for Virola
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Virola exudate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Virola resin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Virola exudate

  1. Journal of psychoactive drugs

Virola resin

  1. Journal of psychoactive drugs