Xylopia langsdorffiana
Xylopia langsdorffiana, commonly known as a valuable medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological properties, particularly its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities.
- Scientific name: Xylopia langsdorffiana
- Family: Annonaceae
- 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 Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Xylopia, specifically as the species Xylopia langsdorffiana.
| 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Brazil. It is found within the diverse ecosystems of the Brazil Northeast region. Additionally, its presence extends into the Brazil Southeast area. The species is also documented to grow throughout the Brazil South territory. Consequently, these findings highlight the wide range of habitats this medicinal plant occupies within the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Xylopia langsdorffiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include limonene, xylodiol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylodiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Xylopia langsdorffiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antineoplastic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |