Vismia jefensis
Vismia jefensis, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in Amazonian ethnobotany, holds significant therapeutic potential. Belonging to the Clusiaceae family, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds. Its leaves and bark are traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, offering promising insights for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Vismia jefensis
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Hypericaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Vismia, with its species designation being Vismia jefensis.
| 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, Vismia jefensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its habitat. In French, it is commonly referred to as le brossage, while in Spanish, it is known as brossage or maderilla. Additionally, it is identified by the name brossage in English.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across two distinct regions of the Americas. Within Central America, its presence is documented in the country of Panamá. Moving toward the western part of the South American continent, the species can also be found in Colombia. These two locations represent the known territories where the plant thrives in its natural habitat. Consequently, its range is characterized by these specific tropical locations in both hemispheres.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vismia jefensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bivismiaquinone, deacetylvismione A, deacetylvismione H, ferruginin C, harunganin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bivismiaquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deacetylvismione A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deacetylvismione H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferruginin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harunganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vismiaquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vismin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vismione B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vismia jefensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |