Campomanesia xanthocarpa

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia xanthocarpa

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 Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Campomanesia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, its distribution includes the territory of Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species can be found in both the Southeast and South regions. The range extends into Southern South America, specifically covering the Northeast area of Argentina. Additionally, the plant is documented as growing within the borders of Paraguay.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Campomanesia xanthocarpa has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Gallic acid, Saponins, Tannins, quercetin.

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Campomanesia xanthocarpa has 6 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiarrheic, Antinociceptive, Antiproliferative, Antirheumatic, Antiulcerogenic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Campomanesia xanthocarpa has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include platelet aggregation, burns, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hypoglycemia.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations