Byrsonima japurensis
Byrsonima japurensis, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in South American traditional medicine, holds significant pharmacological potential. Native to tropical regions, this species is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering promising insights for future ethnobotanical and pharmaceutical research.
- Scientific name: Byrsonima japurensis
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Malpighiales and placed in the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its distribution includes the country of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it can be found throughout Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Additionally, the species extends into the Brazilian territory. Specifically, its presence in Brazil is concentrated within the Northeast region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Byrsonima japurensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Byrsonima japurensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |