Zanthoxylum tingoassuiba
Zanthoxylum tingoassuiba, commonly known as the "pimenta-de-macaco," is a significant medicinal plant native to South American rainforests. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive ailments, and skin infections. This species holds immense pharmacological potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Zanthoxylum tingoassuiba
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Zanthoxylum tingoaassuiba, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rutaceae and 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 broad geographical presence across several key regions within Brazil. It is documented to grow throughout the Northeast region of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Southeast part of Brazil. The species is also found occurring within the South region of the nation. Consequently, these findings highlight the wide range of its natural habitat across the Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Activities
Zanthoxylum tingoassuiba has 5 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antibacterial, Analgesic, Antioxidant, Hemostatic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |