Xylopia sericea

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Xylopia intermedia
• Xylopia carminativa
• Mayna sericea
• Xylopicrum carminativum
• Uvaria fluminensis
• Unona carminativa
• Unona fluminensis

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Xylopia sericea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls under the genus Xylopia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across both Central and Northern South America. In the Central American region, its presence is documented in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species can also be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Guyana. Furthermore, its distribution extends eastward into the territory of Suriname. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific neotropical environments.

Chemicals

Xylopia sericea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Germacrene D, Guaiol, Spathulenol.

Germacrene D

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Guaiol

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Spathulenol

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Activities

Xylopia sericea has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Xylopia sericea has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, malaria.

Most Reported Uses