Byrsonima correifolia
Byrsonima correifolia, commonly known as "erva-de-passarinho" in Brazil, is a medicinal shrub valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Widely used in traditional folk medicine, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, owing to its rich concentration of bioactive secondary metabolites.
- Scientific name: Byrsonima correifolia
- 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 positioned in the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the country of Brazil. Specifically, its presence is well-documented throughout the Northeast region of the country. It also maintains a significant geographical reach within the Southeast territory. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the North of Brazil as well. These diverse locations highlight the broad ecological range of Byrsonima correifolia across the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Byrsonima correifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |