Campomanesia phaea
Campomanesia phaea, commonly known as brown seaweed, is a fascinating red alga valued for its unique biochemical properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it offers significant potential in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology. This plant is increasingly studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities in holistic wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Campomanesia phaea
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, it is further categorized into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Campomanesia, and species name, Campomanesia phaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Campomanesia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Campomanesia phaea, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Esperanto, it is called Kambucio, while in Chinese, it is identified as 坎布西（水果）. Interestingly, within Spanish-speaking contexts, it is associated with the names Abbevillea phaea, Paivaea phaea, and Paivaea langsdorffii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Kambucio | Wikidata |
| zh | 坎布西（水果） | Wikidata |
| es | Abbevillea phaea | Wikidata |
| es | Paivaea phaea | Wikidata |
| es | Paivaea langsdorffii | Wikidata |
| es | Paivaea langsdorffii var. lauroana | Wikidata |
| es | Paivaea phaea var. lauroana | Wikidata |
| es | Campomanesia phaea var. lauroana | Wikidata |
| es | Paivaea langsdorffii var lauroana | Wikidata |
| es | Paivaea phaea var lauroana | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the country of Brazil. It can be found growing in the southeastern regions of the nation. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the southern parts of Brazil. These two distinct areas define its primary distribution pattern. Consequently, its occurrence is concentrated in these particular southern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Campomanesia phaea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, 5,7-dimethoxyflavanone, alpinetin, caryophyllene oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7-dimethoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpinetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Campomanesia phaea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Ulcerogenic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ulcerogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Campomanesia phaea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |