Zanthoxylum rigidum
Zanthoxylum rigidum, commonly known as the "rigid toothwood," is a medicinal plant valued in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions. This resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential for modern herbal medicine development.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum rigidum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rutaceae, falling under the genus Zanthoxylum.
| 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 specific distribution across the tropical regions of Western South America. It can be found growing within the borders of Colombia and Ecuador. The species is also native to the territories of Peru and Bolivia. Additionally, its presence extends into the West-Central region of Brazil. These locations define the primary geographical range for Zanthoxylum rigidum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum rigidum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include avicine, nitidine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| avicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum rigidum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, neurodegenerative disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |