Aniba riparia
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| Internal ID | UUID6440097726828032150031 |
| Scientific name | Aniba riparia |
| Authority | (Nees) Mez |
| First published in | Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 62 (1889) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
- Essential oil (leaf and twig hydrodistillation, yielding a pale‑yellow oil; typical yield 0.5–1.5 % w/w fresh leaf weight; oil contains linalool as a major component).
- Timber (hardwood with a straight grain, employed locally for general construction, furniture and small craft objects).
Industrial and craft applications:
- Essential oil is a natural source of linalool for the fragrance and flavor industry, used in perfumes, soaps, detergents, air‑fresheners and as a flavoring in confectionery where permitted.
- Wood is employed in light construction, joinery, paneling, flooring, furniture, veneer and turnery; its moderate hardness and straight grain enable easy machining and finishing.
Wood and fiber:
- The wood of Aniba riparia is harvested for general construction, carpentry, small‑scale furniture, decorative veneer and carving; bark is not commonly utilized.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
- The leaf essential oil is incorporated into perfumes, colognes, body lotions, soaps, shampoos and other personal‑care products as a top note, providing a sweet, floral aroma.
Properties relevant to use:
- Essential oil composition is dominated by linalool (typically 60–80 % of total volatiles), with secondary constituents such as eucalyptol and α‑terpineol, as determined by GC–MS analyses.
- Wood physical characteristics include a medium density, good dimensional stability and low shrinkage, which together support its use in construction and fine woodworking.
Standards and regulation:
- The essential oil is subject to IFRA standards for fragrance raw materials and ISO 11016 for determination of linalool content; it must also comply with EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 when used in personal‑care products.
- Timber extraction falls under Brazilian Forest Code (Lei 12.727/2012) and requires documented forest‑management plans; export of harvested wood may be subject to IBAMA permits.
Sustainability and sourcing:
- Commercial production of leaf oil is largely based on cultivated plantations in Brazil and neighboring Amazonian countries, reducing pressure on wild stands.
- Timber is sourced through selective cutting and regeneration monitoring; regional forestry authorities promote sustainable management practices, and some plantations seek FSC certification to ensure responsible sourcing.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Aiouea guyanensis | Griseb. ex Meisn. | Prodr. 15(1): 83 (1864) |
| Aydendron riparium | Nees | Linnaea 21: 497 (1848) |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
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- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Southern America click to expand
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Brazil
- Brazil North
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Northern South America
- Guyana
- Suriname
- Venezuela
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Western South America
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
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Brazil
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
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| World Flora Online | wfo-0000536888 |
| Tropicos | 17800144 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:13878-2 |
| The Plant List | kew-2639742 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 6025354 |
| IUCN Red List | 143818816 |
| IPNI | 13878-2 |
| GBIF | 4180474 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
| Title | Authors | Publication | Released | IDs | ||
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| Chemosystematic implications of flavonoids in Aniba riparia | JoÃo B. Fernandes, Otto R. Gottlieb, Lucia M. Xavier | Elsevier BV | 10-Feb-2003 |
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| Tri-O-methylgalangin from Aniba riparia | Nidia C. Franca, Otto R. Gotlieb, Mauro T. Magalhães, Paulo H. Mendes, José G.S. Maia, Miriam L. Da Silva, Hugo E. Gottlieb | Elsevier BV | 25-Jul-2002 |
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| Benzoyl esters and amides, styrylpyrones and neolignans from the fruits of Aniba riparia☆ | José M. Barbosa-Filho, Massayoshi Yoshida, Otto R. Gottlieb, Rita de C.S.B.C. Barbosa, Astréa M. Giesbrecht, M. Claudia M. Young | Elsevier BV | 25-Jul-2002 |
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |