Cerradicola longifolia

Cerradicola longifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Cerradicola longifolia, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its importance in traditional and modern ethnobotany.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Galactia Hoehnei · Collaea Longifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cerradicola longifolia

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cerradicola and the specific species Cerradicola longifolia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Cerradicola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the South American continent. Its primary geographical presence is found within the borders of Brazil. Specifically, it thrives in the West-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be located throughout the Southeast region of Brazil. This distribution pattern highlights its association with these particular Brazilian territories.

Region Area
Brazil Brazil West-Central
Brazil Brazil Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Cerradicola longifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, L-dopa, MAGNESIUM, PHOSPHORUS.

Chemicals reported in Cerradicola longifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Ash 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALCIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
L-dopa 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MAGNESIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PHOSPHORUS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
POTASSIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Unsaturated Fatty Acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
arginine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ash

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CALCIUM

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L-dopa

  1. Die Nahrung

MAGNESIUM

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PHOSPHORUS

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POTASSIUM

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Phytic acid

  1. Die Nahrung

Tannins

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Unsaturated Fatty Acids

  1. Die Nahrung

arginine

  1. Die Nahrung