Byrsonima intermedia
Byrsonima intermedia, commonly known as "pau-ferro," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This plant remains a significant subject in pharmacological research for developing natural therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Byrsonima intermedia
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is further categorized under the family Malpighiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across the vast territory of Brazil. Its distribution covers the diverse landscapes of the Brazil North region and the Brazil Northeast area. Furthermore, it can be found growing throughout the Brazil West-Central territories. The species also extends its reach into the Brazil Southeast and the Brazil South regions. Consequently, this medicinal plant is widely distributed across nearly every major geographical zone in the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Byrsonima intermedia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols, proanthocyanidins, sorbitol, sucrose.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sorbitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Byrsonima intermedia has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Byrsonima intermedia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, gastric ulcers, gastritis, gastrointestinal disorders, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |