Byrsonima coccolobifolia
Byrsonima coccolobifolia, commonly known as the Coccolobifolium, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses diverse bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, serving as a vital natural resource in various folk healing practices.
- Scientific name: Byrsonima coccolobifolia
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Byrsonima.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Byrsonima | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Byrsonima coccolobiifolia, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the coccolobifolium. Moving into Spanish, it is commonly called hoja de coccolobifo. In Portuguese, the plant is known as folha de coccolobifo, while in French, it is referred to as feuille de coccolobifo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the tropical regions of the Americas. Within the Caribbean, its presence is specifically noted in Cuba. Its distribution extends significantly into Northern South America, where it can be found in Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Furthermore, the species reaches into Western South America, specifically inhabiting Bolivia. Together, these regions define the primary geographical range for Byrsonima coccolobifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Byrsonima coccolobifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Mutagenic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |