Zanthoxylum caribaeum subsp. rugosum
Zanthoxylum caribaeum subsp. rugosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum caribaeum subsp. rugosum, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this subspecies offers significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, serving as a vital resource in botanical medicine.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fagara Chiloperone · Fagara Chiloperone Var. Angustifolia · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Zanthoxylum caribaeum subsp. rugosumSynonyms
- Fagara chiloperone
- Fagara chiloperone var. angustifolia
- Fagara rugosa
- Zanthoxylum chiloperone var. angustifolium
- Zanthoxylum chiloperone
- Zanthoxylum rugosum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Zanthoxylum, specifically the subspecies caribaeum rugosum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of South America. In Brazil, its presence is noted throughout the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast territories. It can also be found extending into the southern reaches of Brazil. Beyond Brazilian borders, the species is distributed within the southern part of South America. Specifically, its geographical range includes the country of Paraguay.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Paraguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Zanthoxylum caribaeum subsp. rugosum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum caribaeum subsp. rugosum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Canthin-6-one, 5-Methoxy-Canthin-6-one.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Canthin-6-one | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Methoxy-Canthin-6-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Canthin-6-one
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Journal of natural products
5-Methoxy-Canthin-6-one
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |