Revisión de la sección Brevispicae del género Sloanea (Elaeocarpaceae) en Bolivia

Abstract

RESUMENSe presenta un catálogo comentado e ilustrado de las especies de la sección Brevispicae del género Sloanea para Bolivia, se reconocen siete especies (S. eichlerii, S. guianensis, S. obtusifolia, S. picapica, S. pubescens, S. spathulata y S. tuerckheimii). Se presenta una clave para separar las especies y para cada una se proporcionan comentarios sobre afinidades taxonómicas, material tipo, distribución, hábitat, nombres comunes y usos. PALABRAS CLAVE:Corymbo-racemi, Elaeocarpaceae, Flora de Bolivia, Paniculi, Sloanea, taxonomía. ABSTRACTA critical checklist and illustrated of the species of section Brevispicae of the genus Sloanea is presented for Bolivia, seven species are recognized (S. eichlerii, S. guianensis, S. obtusifolia, S. picapica, S. pubescens, S. spathulata and S. tuerckheimii). A key to separate species is presented and for each are provide comments on taxonomic affinities, material type, distribution, habitat, common names and uses.

Exploring the Potential of Extracts from Sloanea medusula and S. calva: Formulating Two Skincare Gels with Antioxidant, Sun Protective Factor, and Anti-Candida albicans Activities

“…Sloanea is a genus of shrubs and trees in the family Elaeocarpaceae, mainly distributed in tropical regions [ 33 ], which comprises approximately 150 species [ 34 ]. Sloanea chocoana is an endemic species of the Chocó Department in Colombia, which is found in the central rainforest of this region [ 35 ].…”

“…In Nicaragua and Costa Rica, it is known as "Alma negra", "Peine de mico", and "Mano de león" [37]. Some species of Sloanea have traditionally been used in medicinal practices to treat ailments related to infectious and inflammatory processes [12], and their wood is often used to make axe handles, as well as for fuel or firewood [34].…”

“…The chemical structures of some polyphenol and triterpenoid compounds identified in Sloanea species are shown in Figure 7. Some species of Sloanea have traditionally been used in medicinal practices to treat ailments related to infectious and inflammatory processes [12], and their wood is often used to make axe handles, as well as for fuel or firewood [34].…”

Sloanea chocoana and S. pittieriana (Elaeocarpaceae): Chemical and Biological Studies of Ethanolic Extracts and Skincare Properties

“…This genus is characterized by trees with remarkable tabular roots, generally apetalous flowers, and fruits with rigid or flexible spines, which can be irritating. Neotropical Sloanea species are distributed from Mexico to southern Brazil and certain Caribbean islands [3]. Among the 38 species in the Neotropical section Brevispicae, 12 can be found in the Colombian Chocó [4], including S. garcia-cossioi [5], S. calva [6], S. pacuritana [7], S. esmeraldana [8], S. chocoana [9], S. durissima, S. guianensis, S. laevigata, S. laxiflora, S. macrophylla [10], S. helianthoides, and S. huilaeana [4].…”

“…Neotropical Sloanea species are distributed from Mexico to southern Brazil and certain Caribbean islands [3]. Among the 38 species in the Neotropical section Brevispicae, 12 can be found in the Colombian Chocó [4], including S. garcia-cossioi [5], S. calva [6], S. pacuritana [7], S. esmeraldana [8], S. chocoana [9], S. durissima, S. guianensis, S. laevigata, S. laxiflora, S. macrophylla [10], S. helianthoides, and S. huilaeana [4]. These species are generally called "achiotillo" by local communities of Chocó and are used traditionally to treat malaria, fever, and inflammation [11].…”