Vismia guianensis
Vismia guianenesis, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in tropical regions, belongs to the Clusiaceae family. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its phytochemical properties offer significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Vismia guianensis
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Vismia guianenis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Hypericaceae and falls under the genus Vismia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vismia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Vismia guianenensis, is referred to by several common names depending on the regional language used. In Chinese, it is known as 圭亚那封蜡树 (zh), which is specifically written as 圭亚那封蜡树 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and as 圭亞那封蠟樹 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 圭亚那封蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 圭亚那封蜡树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 圭亞那封蠟樹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the tropical regions of the Americas. In the Caribbean, its presence is noted within the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to Northern South America, it can be found across the vast territories of Guyana and Suriname. The species also extends its distribution into French Guiana. Finally, its habitat reaches into the northern reaches of Venezuela, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Vismia guianenesis, is recognized for the various medicinal properties attributed to its vegetative structures, particularly the leaf. The leaves serve as a primary source of bioactive compounds that are often utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Through the extraction of substances found within the leaf tissue, researchers and local practitioners aim to harness the plant's potential therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Vismia guianensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthraquinones, caryophyllene oxide, humulene epoxide II, physcion, vismiaquinone A.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| humulene epoxide II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| physcion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vismiaquinone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vismia guianensis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Sporothrix schenckii infection, colon cancer, dermatomycoses, leukemia.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sporothrix schenckii infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatomycoses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |