Bromelia balansae
Bromelia balansae, commonly known as a resilient member of the Bromeliaceae family, is a striking medicinal plant native to South American landscapes. Valued for its unique physiological properties, it is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering a fascinating intersection of botanical beauty and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Bromelia balansae
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the family Bromeliaceae and falls under the genus Bromelia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Bromeliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bromelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bromelia balansae, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is referred to as بروميليا بالنسيية, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 烈焰红心凤梨.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بروميليا بالنسية | Wikidata |
| zh | 烈焰红心凤梨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, it can be found growing in the territories of both Bolivia and Colombia. Its presence is also highly significant within Brazil, where it spans multiple diverse environmental zones. Specifically, the species is located throughout Brazil West-Central and the Southeast regions. Additionally, its range extends into the northern parts of Brazil, completing its broad geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bromelia balansae, possesses distinct botanical structures that are utilized in various traditional contexts. The most notable components include the ripe fruits, which develop as the plant matures and reach a state of readiness for consumption or seed dispersal. Each individual fruit serves as a vital part of the plant's reproductive cycle, housing the seeds necessary for the continuation of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ripe fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bromelia balansae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bromelia balansae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, pleurisy, wounds.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pleurisy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |