Campomanesia
Campomanesia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Campomanesia, scientifically known as Campomanesia, is a genus of red algae valued for its unique bioactive properties. Found primarily in marine ecosystems, these seaweeds are studied for their potential medicinal uses, including antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, offering promising contributions to modern pharmacology and natural therapeutic developments.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Paivaea · Lacerdaea · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CampomanesiaSynonyms
- Paivaea
- Lacerdaea
- Abbevillea
- Acrandra
- Britoa
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Burcardia
- Acrandra
- Lacerdaea
- Paivaea
- Britoa
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic classification is defined by the genus Campomanesia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Campomanesia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Caribbean and northern South America. In the Caribbean, its presence is specifically noted in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving into the mainland of Northern South America, it can be found throughout Venezuela. The distribution also extends across the Guianas, encompassing Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Collectively, these areas form the core geographical range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
| Northern South America | French Guiana |
| Northern South America | Guyana |
| Northern South America | Suriname |
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
| Western South America | Peru |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Campomanesia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypocholesterolemic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypoglycemic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)