Xylopia laevigata
Xylopia laevigata, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammatory conditions, thanks to its potent bioactive compounds and aromatic properties.
- Scientific name: Xylopia laevigata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Xylopia as part of the species Xylopia laeviagata.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the South American continent. Its presence is documented across several key regions of Brazil. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Northeast region of the country. Furthermore, the species also extends its range into the Southeast part of Brazil. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these two distinct Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xylopia laevigata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, bicyclogermacrene, germacrene B, germacrene D.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Xylopia laevigata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Cytostatic, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xylopia laevigata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |