Sapindaceae
Burseraceae
Germination
Acetylated triterpene saponins from the Thai medicinal plant, Sapindus emarginatus. (1/40)
From the pericarps of Sapindus emarginatus (Sapindaceae), three new acetylated triterpene saponins were isolated together with hederagenin and five known triterpene saponins, as well as one known sweet acyclic sesquiterpene glycoside, mukurozioside IIb. The structures of new compounds were elucidated as hederagenin 3-O-(2-O-acetyl-beta-D-xylopyranosyl)-(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alp ha-L-arabinopyranoside, 23-O-acetyl-hederagenin 3-O-(4-O-acetyl-beta-D-xylopyranosyl)-(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alp ha-L-arabinopyranoside and oleanolic acid 3-O-(4-O-acetyl-beta-D-xylopyranosyl)-(1-->3)-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alp ha-L-arabinopyranoside by chemical and spectroscopic data. (+info)Increased pollen flow counteracts fragmentation in a tropical dry forest: an example from Swietenia humilis Zuccarini. (2/40)
Habitat destruction and the resultant fragmentation of the remaining forest are a common phenomenon in the tropics. Most investigations emphasize the potential dangers of fragmentation in isolating patches of forest and exposing populations to loss of species diversity through founder effects, genetic drift, inbreeding, and restricted gene flow. However, a limited number of studies have shown that gene flow may be extensive in tropical trees, suggesting that it may occur between forest fragments and also "isolated" remnant trees. There is an urgent need to quantify pollen flow within and between forest fragments to test the veracity of such views and determine the genetic value of such fragments for in situ conservation. Microsatellite markers are used to genotype individuals of Swietenia humilis from a highly fragmented forest mosaic to directly quantify pollen-mediated gene flow. Distances of pollen flow more than 10 times greater than previously reported were detected. Our results show that some tropical angiosperm tree species may be much more adaptable and resilient to habitat destruction and fragmentation than previously considered. The description of many remnant trees as isolated or "living dead" may be more a conditioning of human perception than a true reflection of their potential conservation value. (+info)Talisia esculenta lectin and larval development of Callosobruchus maculatus and Zabrotes subfasciatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). (3/40)
Bruchid larvae cause major losses in grain legume crops throughout the world. Some bruchid species, such as the cowpea weevil and the Mexican bean weevil, are pests that damage stored seeds. Plant lectins have been implicated as antibiosis factors against insects, particularly the cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus. Talisia esculenta lectin (TEL) was tested for anti-insect activity against C. maculatus and Zabrotes subfasciatus larvae. TEL produced ca. 90% mortality to these bruchids when incorporated in an artificial diet at a level of 2% (w/w). The LD(50) and ED(50) for TEL was ca. 1% (w/w) for both insects. TEL was not digested by midgut preparations of C. maculatus and Z. subfasciatus. The transformation of the genes coding for this lectin could be useful in the development of insect resistance in important agricultural crops. (+info)Potent inhibition by star fruit of human cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) activity. (4/40)
There has been very limited information on the capacities of tropical fruits to inhibit human cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) activity. Thus, the inhibitory effects of tropical fruits on midazolam 1'-hydroxylase activity of CYP3A in human liver microsomes were evaluated. Eight tropical fruits such as common papaw, dragon fruit, kiwi fruit, mango, passion fruit, pomegranate, rambutan, and star fruit were tested. We also examined the inhibition of CYP3A activity by grapefruit (white) and Valencia orange as controls. The juice of star fruit showed the most potent inhibition of CYP3A. The addition of a star fruit juice (5.0%, v/v) resulted in the almost complete inhibition of midazolam 1'-hydroxylase activity (residual activity of 0.1%). In the case of grape-fruit, the residual activity was 14.7%. The inhibition depended on the amount of fruit juice added to the incubation mixture (0.2-6.0%, v/v). The elongation of the preincubation period of a juice from star fruit (1.25 or 2.5%, v/v) with the microsomal fraction did not alter the CYP3A inhibition, suggesting that the star fruit did not contain a mechanism-based inhibitor. Thus, we discovered filtered extracts of star fruit juice to be inhibitors of human CYP3A activity in vitro. (+info)Cupaniol, a New branched polyprenol, from Cupania latifolia. (5/40)
A new branched polyprenol, designated cupaniol, has been isolated from the methanol extract of the leaves of Cupania latifolia (Sapindaceae). The structure was determined to be (2E,6E,12E,16E)-3,7,13,17,21-pentamethyl-10-(1-methylethenyl)-2,6,12,16,20-docosa pentaen-1-ol on the basis of spectral analysis and conversion to a known compound. (+info)Occurrence of physical dormancy in seeds of Australian Sapindaceae: a survey of 14 species in nine genera. (6/40)
(+info)Toxicity of extract of Magonia pubescens (Sapindales: Sapindaceae) St. Hil. to control the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) (Acari: Ixodidae). (7/40)
The action of crude ethanol extract of the stem bark of the soapberry Magonia pubescens St. Hil. was studied upon larvae of the Brown Dog tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille). Tick larvae were obtained by maintaining gravid females in an incubator, after collecting them from naturally infested kennels. The tick larvae were placed in envelopes of filter paper impregnated with different concentrations of the extract dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and distilled water. Four tests were repeated with each solution (n > 120). The control was carried out in DMSO and distilled water. The bioassays were performed at 27 +/- 1 degrees C, RH > 80% and 12:12 light cycle. Mortality was observed after 48 h exposure. All motionless larvae were considered to be dead. The extract of M. pubescens showed larvicidal potential against R. sanguineus. The lethal concentrations of 1503 ppm (LC50) and 9991 ppm (LC99) were obtained. There was no mortality in the control group. Based on the results of the current study, M. pubescens should be recognized as an future alternative acaricide for the control of Brown Dog tick. These results reinforce the importance of the preservation of this soapberry in its natural biome. (+info)Phytochemical and comparative antibacterial studies on the crude ethanol and aqueous extracts of the leaves of Lecaniodiscus cupanoides Planch (Sapindaceae). (8/40)
Phytochemical investigation was carried out on the leaves of Lecaniodiscus cupanoides Planch (Sapindaceae). The diameter of the zones of inhibition of the 90% ethanol and aqueous extracts of the leaves were compared in order to determine the relative activity of the extracts against the tested microorganisms and also to verify its claimed ethnomedicinal use in the treatment of microbial infections. Phytochemical tests were carried out employing standard procedures. The antimicrobial activity of the extract was tested against standard strains and clinical isolates of some aerobic bacteria using the agar well diffusion method. Commercial antibiotics were used as positive reference standards to determine the sensitivity of the strains. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values were also determined using the agar well diffusion method. Preliminary phytochemical studies revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins and cardiac glycosides as the chemical classes of compounds present in the crude extract. The extracts showed inhibitory activity against clinical isolates of Bacillus subtilis. Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus and a standard strain of Staphylococcus aureus (NCTC 10788). The ethanol extract was more active than the aqueous extract against all the microorganisms tested, except against the clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus. The MIC values ranged from 2.5 to 6.25 mg/mL for all the organisms tested. The results showed that the ethanol extract was more potent than the aqueous extract. The broad spectrum of activity displayed by the extracts would appear to provide the scientific basis for the use of the leaves of Lecaniodicus cupanoides for dressing of boils, burns and cuts in ethnomedicine. (+info)I apologize for any confusion, but "Sapindaceae" is not a medical term. It is a taxonomic category in botany, referring to the soapberry family of plants, which includes around 150 genera and 2000 species of trees, shrubs, and vines. Some examples of plants that belong to this family are the lychee, longan, and soapberry.
If you have any medical terms or concepts that you would like me to define or explain, please let me know!
Burseraceae is a family of flowering plants that includes approximately 18 genera and 700 species. These plants are characterized by their resinous sap, which is often aromatic and used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicines. Many members of this family have thick, exfoliating bark and pinnate leaves. Some well-known examples include the frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) and the myrrh tree (Commiphora myrrha). The plants in Burseraceae are primarily found in tropical regions of the world, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Central America.
"Acer" is a genus name in the plant kingdom, specifically for maple trees. It does not have a medical definition per se, as it is not a term used in human or animal medicine. Acer species are known for their beautiful and distinctive leaves, which can sometimes be used in herbal or traditional medicines, although these uses are not typically recognized by modern evidence-based medicine.
In the context of medical terminology, "germination" is not typically used as a term to describe a physiological process in humans or animals. It is primarily used in the field of botany to refer to the process by which a seed or spore sprouts and begins to grow into a new plant.
However, if you are referring to the concept of germination in the context of bacterial or viral growth, then it could be defined as:
The process by which bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms become active and start to multiply, often after a period of dormancy or latency. This can occur when the microorganisms encounter favorable conditions, such as moisture, warmth, or nutrients, that allow them to grow and reproduce. In medical contexts, this term is more commonly used in relation to infectious diseases caused by these microorganisms.
Sapindaceae
List of Sapindaceae genera
Quebracho tree
Dimocarpus
Arytera
Harpullia arborea
Billia
Aesculus
Cupaniopsis
Tristiropsis
Jagera (plant)
Cnesmocarpon
Lepidopetalum
Dictyoneura
Alectryon (plant)
Mischarytera
Atalaya (plant)
Guioa
Sarcopteryx
Sapindoideae
Harpullia
Paleoflora of the Messel Formation
Koelreuteria elegans
Melicoccus bijugatus
Elattostachys
Podonephelium
Lepisanthes rubiginosa
Anne M. Schot
Lepisanthes
Sarcotoechia
Sapindaceae - Wikipedia
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Species Distribution Modelling of Family Sapindaceae in West Africa
SAPINDACEAE Dipteronia sinensis - Insidewood Images
Search: family contains 'Sapindaceae'; : Minnesota Wildflowers
Temporal and environmental dimensions of variable sex expression in striped maple, Acer pensylvanicum (Sapindaceae)
EcoFlora - Sapindaceae
Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites | Sapindaceae | Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)
Sapindaceae - FranLaff.com
Tristiropsis acutangula SAPINDACEAE
User:Tintazul/Plantae - Wikimedia Commons
Sapindaceae | Yale Nature Walk
Sapindaceae | Flora of the Guianas
NEON Biorepository Data Portal - Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae - Digital Flora of Indonesia
Sapindaceae - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Sapindaceae - Vietnam Plant Data Center (BVNGroup)
Jagera pseudorhus (Sapindaceae) image 35835 at
Plants of Texas Rangelands » Families » Sapindaceae
Plants of Texas Rangelands » Families » Sapindaceae
Koelreuteria bipinnata (Sapindaceae) image 42440 at
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin
Une nouvelle espèce de Pancovia (Sapindaceae) de l'Afrique centrale
Soapberry Family1
- The Sapindaceae are a family of flowering plants in the order Sapindales known as the soapberry family. (wikipedia.org)
Sapindales1
- The Sapindaceae are related to the Rutaceae, and both are usually placed in an order Sapindales or Rutales, depending on whether they are kept separate and which name is used for the order. (wikipedia.org)
Juss2
- Ackee (Blighia Sapida) fruit Guinep/ Mamoncillo (Melicoccus bijugatus) fruit Lychee Fruit Alupag (Dimocarpus didyma) fruits Guaraná fruit "Sapindaceae Juss. (wikipedia.org)
- Distribution and DNA Conservation of Sapindaceae Juss. (edu.ng)
Acer2
- 294 The largely temperate genera formerly separated in the families Aceraceae (Acer, Dipteronia) and Hippocastanaceae (Aesculus, Billia, Handeliodendron) were included within a more broadly circumscribed Sapindaceae by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. (wikipedia.org)
- Javor poľný ( Acer campestre ) je listnatý opadavý strom alebo zriedka aj ker z čeľade mydlovníkovité ( Sapindaceae ). (wikipedia.org)
Family2
- Members of the family Sapindaceae provides various benefits in combating increasing malnutrition and poverty in West Africa. (scialert.net)
- This tree is commonly known as the Sugar Maple and belongs to the Sapindaceae family. (yale.edu)
Species3
- Due to their multiple uses, their high nutritional and medicinal value, members of Sapindaceae have been identified as one of the most important forest species to be conserved and valued in Africa. (scialert.net)
- In this study, geo-referenced Sapindaceae locality data and spatial environmental data were used in MAXENT, the species distribution modelling framework to predict potential sites for cultivation in Western Africa. (scialert.net)
- Serjania erecta Radlk (SAPINDACEAE) plant is an endemic species originally found in the Brazilian savanna region with a popular use indicated to ulcer treatment. (unesp.br)
Genera2
- Recent research has confirmed the inclusion of these genera in the Sapindaceae. (wikipedia.org)
- List of Sapindaceae genera on Wikipedia. (wiktionary.org)
Radlk1
- A planta Serjania erecta Radlk (SAPINDACEAE) é uma espécie endêmica da região de cerrado e apresenta como indicação popular a utilização de suas folhas para o tratamento de úlcera. (unesp.br)
Planta1
- La alta diversidad florística de los dos bosques se reflejó en una gran variación inter-específica a nivel local en δ 13 C y δ 15 N. Comparaciones pareadas revelaron que los valores de δ 13 C de madera y frutas y δ 15 N de frutas fueron generalmente mayores que los valores obtenidos para las hojas de la misma planta. (scielo.br)
Plant1
- Toxicological effects of four extracts proceeding from the stem cortex of the amazonic plant Paullinia clavigera D.R. Simpson (Sapindaceae) by decoction, ethanolic, chlorophormic and hexanic on three arthropods: Rhynchophorus palmarum (Linnaeus, 1758) (Curculionidae), Eupalamides cyparissias (Fabricius, 1777) (Castniidae) and Artemia franciscana (Kellog, 1906) (Artemiidae) in Ucayali, Peru were studied. (edu.pe)
Sequences1
- Sapindaceae), based on nuclear ribosomal ITS and partial ETS sequences incorporating secondary-structure models. (biodiversity.org.au)
Wikipedia1
- Sapindaceae on Wikipedia. (wiktionary.org)
Study1
- Sapindaceae) as a study system. (rutgers.edu)
Distribution1
- Results suggest that the distribution model was excellent with training AUC value of 0.974 and test AUC value of 0.960 confirming the wide distribution of Sapindaceae in West Africa. (scialert.net)
Data1
- A total of 153 geo-referenced records of Sapindaceae were assembled from herbarium records and fieldwork and climatic data were acquired from the Worldclim Database. (scialert.net)
Genus1
- A genus of SAPINDACEAE that contains xanthocerasic acid. (nih.gov)
Dimocarpus1
- Ackee (Blighia Sapida) fruit Guinep/ Mamoncillo (Melicoccus bijugatus) fruit Lychee Fruit Alupag (Dimocarpus didyma) fruits Guaraná fruit "Sapindaceae Juss. (wikipedia.org)
Paullinia1
- Pharmacognostic evaluation and physicochemical analysis of Paullinia pinnata L. (Sapindaceae). (notulaebiologicae.ro)
Phylogenetic1
- The phylogenetic analyses revealed that Sapindaceae is monophyletic but paraphyly and polyphyly were shown at subfamilial and tribal levels. (edu.ng)
Handeliodendron2
- Floral morphology suggests a closer affinity with Sapindaceae, although certain features of floral ontogenesis are similar to those observed in certain members of the former Hippocastanaceae, such as Handeliodendron . (jse.ac.cn)
- Floral organogenesis of Handeliodendron bodinieri (Sapindaceae) and its systematic implications [J]. J Syst Evol, 2006, 44(4): 393-400. (jse.ac.cn)
Rutaceae1
- The former Ptaeroxylaceae, now placed in Rutaceae, were sometimes placed in Sapindaceae. (wikipedia.org)
Systematic2
- Sapindaceae) were studied under scanning electron microscope and light microscope to determine its systematic position within Sapindaceae. (jse.ac.cn)
- Sporogenesis and gametogenesis of Delavaya toxocarpa (Sapindaceae) and their systematic implications [J]. J Syst Evol, 2014, 52(4): 533-539. (jse.ac.cn)
Economically1
- Sapindaceae is economically, medicinally and aesthetically useful. (edu.ng)