Xylopia aromatica
Xylopia aromatica, commonly known as aromatic xylopia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent essential oils, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and inflammation. Its aromatic properties make it a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Xylopia aromatica
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Xylopia aromatica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Xylopia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xylopia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions of the Neotropics. In Central America, it can be found growing within the borders of Costa Rica and Honduras. Its presence also extends through the territories of Nicaragua and Panamá. Furthermore, the species reaches into the Caribbean islands, specifically inhabiting Cuba. This diverse range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical environments across these locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Xylopia aromatica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asimicin, Xylopien, annomontacin, annonaceous acetogenins, annonacin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Asimicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xylopien | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annomontacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annonaceous acetogenins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| annonacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gigantetrocin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gigantetronenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| venezenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylomatenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylomaticin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Xylopia aromatica has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antiprotozoal, Cytostatic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xylopia aromatica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, colon cancer, leukemia, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |