Zanthoxylum syncarpum
Zanthoxylum syncarpum, commonly known as the "wild lemon tree" in certain regions, is a significant medicinal plant utilized extensively in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently employed to treat various ailments, including skin infections, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, showcasing remarkable therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum syncarpum
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and placed in the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of South America. It is found growing in the northern part of the continent, specifically within the borders of Venezuela. Its presence extends significantly into Brazil, where it occupies various ecological niches. Within the Brazilian territory, the species is notably distributed across the Northeast region. Additionally, the plant can be located throughout the Southeast portion of Brazil as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include decarine, syncarpamide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| decarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syncarpamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zanthoxylum syncarpum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |