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 longifoliaSynonyms
- Galactia hoehnei
- Collaea longifolia
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.
| 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
- Die Nahrung
CALCIUM
- Die Nahrung
L-dopa
- Die Nahrung
MAGNESIUM
- Die Nahrung
PHOSPHORUS
- Die Nahrung
POTASSIUM
- Die Nahrung
Phytic acid
- Die Nahrung
Tannins
- Die Nahrung
Unsaturated Fatty Acids
- Die Nahrung
arginine
- Die Nahrung