Vismia macrophylla
Vismia macrophylla, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Scientific research continues to explore its potential for developing novel therapeutic agents.
- Scientific name: Vismia macrophylla
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Vismia, specifically as the species Vismia macrophylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vismia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Vismia macrophylla, exhibits a specific geographical range within the region of Central America. Its natural habitat extends through several different countries across this land bridge. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Belize and Guatemala. The species also maintains a presence in the territories of Honduras and Nicaragua. Furthermore, its distribution continues southward into the tropical environments of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | 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 | Bolivia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vismia macrophylla has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bivismiaquinone, catechin, deacetylvismione A, deacetylvismione H, ferruginin C.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bivismiaquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deacetylvismione A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deacetylvismione H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferruginin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucodistylin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harunganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osajaxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vismia macrophylla has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |