Curarea Cuatrecasasii
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Menispermaceae
Menispermaceae (botanical Latin: 'moonseed family' from Greek ''mene'' 'crescent moon' and ''sperma'' 'seed') is a family of flowering plants. The alkaloid tubocurarine, a neuromuscular blocker and the active ingredient in the 'tube curare' form of the dart poison curare, is derived from the South American liana ''Chondrodendron tomentosum''. Several other South American genera belonging to the family have been used to prepare the 'pot' and 'calabash' forms of curare. The family contains 68 genera with some 440 species, which are distributed throughout low-lying tropical areas with some species present in temperate and arid regions. Description * Twining woody climbing plants, winding anti-clockwise (''Stephania'' winds clockwise) or vines, rarely upright shrubs or small trees, more rarely still herbaceous plants or epiphytes (''Stephania cyanantha''), perennial or deciduous, with simple to uni-serrate hairs. * Alternate spiral leaves, simple, whole, dentate, lobed to palmatifid ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curare
Curare ( /kʊˈrɑːri/ or /kjʊˈrɑːri/; ''koo-rah-ree'' or ''kyoo-rah-ree'') is a common name for various alkaloid arrow poisons originating from plant extracts. Used as a paralyzing agent by indigenous peoples in Central and South America for hunting and for therapeutic purposes, curare only becomes active when it contaminates a wound. These poisons cause weakness of the skeletal muscles and, when administered in a sufficient dose, eventual death by asphyxiation due to paralysis of the diaphragm. Curare is prepared by boiling the bark of one of the dozens of plant sources, leaving a dark, heavy paste that can be applied to arrow or dart heads. In medicine, curare has been used as a treatment for tetanus or strychnine poisoning and as a paralyzing agent for surgical procedures. History The word 'curare' is derived from ''wurari'', from the Carib language of the Macusi of Guyana. It has its origins in the Carib phrase "mawa cure" meaning of the Mawa vine, scienti ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Barnebyana
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Candicans
''Abuta candicans'' (syn. ''Abuta limaciifolia'' Diels, ''Abuta pullei'' Diels, ''Chondrodendron limaciifolium'' (Diels) Moldenke, ''Chondrodendron candicans'' ( Rich.) Sandwith, ''Curarea candicans'' ( Rich. ex DC.) Barneby, ''Sciadotenia candicans'' ( Rich.) Diels) is a species in the family Menispermaceae Menispermaceae (botanical Latin: 'moonseed family' from Greek ''mene'' 'crescent moon' and ''sperma'' 'seed') is a family of flowering plants. The alkaloid tubocurarine, a neuromuscular blocker and the active ingredient in the 'tube curare' form .... References ''Abuta candicans'' Menispermaceae Plants described in 1817 {{Ranunculales-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Crassa
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Cuatrecasasii
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Gentryana
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Iquitana
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Tecunarum
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Tomentocarpa
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Curarea Toxicofera
''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently accepted species include: *''Curarea barnebyana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea candicans'' (Rich. ex DC.) Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea crassa'' Barneby *''Curarea cuatrecasasii'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea gentryana'' R.Ortiz *''Curarea iquitana'' (Diels) R.Ortiz *''Curarea tecunarum'' Barneby & Krukoff *''Curarea tomentocarpa'' (Rusby) R.Ortiz *''Curarea toxicofera ''Curarea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Menispermaceae, found in tropical parts of Central and South America. They are dioecious lianas, with at least some species producing toxic compounds such as curare. Species Currently acce ...'' (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff References {{Taxonbar, from=Q8352699 Menispermaceae Menispermaceae genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |