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Zanthoxylum petiolare

Zanthoxylum petiolare · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Zanthoxylum petiolare, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum petiolare, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized to treat digestive ailments, skin infections, and inflammatory conditions. This plant serves as a vital natural resource in various ethnobotanical practices worldwide.

Family
Rutaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Fagara Hieronymi · Zanthoxylum Paraguariense · 22 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Zanthoxylum petiolare

Synonyms

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. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Zanthoxylum, and its species name, petiolare.

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 broad distribution across several regions of South America. It is notably found in the country of Bolivia within the western part of the continent. In Brazil, its presence is widespread, spanning from the Northeast to the Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout the West-Central part of the Brazilian territory. Finally, its geographical range extends into the southern reaches of Brazil as well.

Region Area Source
Western South America Bolivia WCVP
Brazil Brazil West-Central WCVP
Brazil Brazil Northeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil Southeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil South WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northeast WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northwest WCVP
Southern South America Paraguay WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Zanthoxylum petiolare, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often characterized by their specific shape and texture, containing various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In many herbal preparations, the leaves are harvested and processed to extract their medicinal essence, serving as a vital part of the plant's overall pharmacological profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Zanthoxylum petiolare has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Sesamin, (-)-Cubebin, (-)-Hibalactone, (-)-Kaerophylin.

Chemicals reported in Zanthoxylum petiolare
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Sesamin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Cubebin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Hibalactone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Kaerophylin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Sesamin

  1. Planta medica

(-)-Cubebin

  1. Planta medica

(-)-Hibalactone

  1. Planta medica

(-)-Kaerophylin

  1. Planta medica

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
hexane extract of the leaves Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆