Vismia sandwithii
Vismia sandwithii, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in South Asian traditional medicine, holds immense therapeutic potential. Belonging to the Clusiaceae family, this species is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research highlights its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, offering promising applications in developing natural treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Vismia sandwithii
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Vismia sandwithii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, it is classified 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across the northern and western regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found throughout French Guiana, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its presence extends into Western South America as well. Specifically, the species is documented within the territories of Colombia and Ecuador. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical environments across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vismia sandwithii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chrysophanol, physcion.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chrysophanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| physcion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vismia sandwithii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania infection.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |