Zanthoxylum caribaeum
Zanthoxylum caribaeum, commonly known as the "pimenta-de-macaco," is a significant medicinal shrub native to the Atlantic Forest. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and inflammatory conditions, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum caribaeum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Northern 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Zanthoxylum, where it is known as Zanthoxylum caribaeum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zanthoxylum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its distribution is notably extensive, covering the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central and Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the humid environments of Mexico Gulf. It also stretches across the arid reaches of Mexico Northwest. Finally, the geographical range extends into the varied terrains of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum caribaeum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |