Casearia obliqua
Casearia obliqua, commonly known as erva-de-santa-luzia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Brazil. Renowned for its significant therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This plant holds immense value in ethnobotany, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and treatments.
- Scientific name: Casearia obliqua
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Casearia obliqua, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Salicaceae and falls under the genus Casearia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Casearia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Casearia obliqua, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is widely known as canela-sassafrás, while in Spanish, it is commonly called canela-de-sassafrás. Additionally, it is sometimes identified by the name canela-branca.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of Brazil. It can be found throughout the Northeast, Southeast, North, and South regions of the country. Beyond the borders of Brazil, its presence extends into the southern part of the South American continent. Specifically, it is documented within the Northeast region of Argentina. Consequently, this species spans a wide variety of ecological zones across both Brazil and its neighboring territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Casearia obliqua, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, specifically involving its twigs and leaves. The twigs serve as the structural framework of the plant, providing the necessary support for its growth and development. Most importantly, the leaves, which are frequently referred to simply as leaves in botanical studies, contain the bioactive compounds essential for therapeutic use. Whether examining the overall foliage or the specific characteristics of the leaves, these parts are central to the plant's traditional medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Casearia obliqua has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Br, Ca, Cl, Co, Cr.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Br | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| La | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Casearia obliqua has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |