Eucryphia cordifolia
Eucryphia cordifolia, commonly known as the heart-leaved eucryphia, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its traditional uses and chemical composition offers valuable insights into its potential therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Eucryphia cordifolia
- Family: Cunoniaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Oxalidales, it is classified under the family Cunoniaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Eucryphia, with the species name cordifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Cunoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eucryphia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eucryphia cordifolia, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In German, it is called Chilenische Scheinulme, while in English, it is known as Tšiili kuisma. It is identified in Bulgarian as Эвкрифия сердцелистная, and in Egyptian Arabic as كورديفوليا اليوكريفيه. Finally, in Spanish, this medicinal species is commonly known as Ulmo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Chilenische Scheinulme | Wikidata |
| et | Tšiili kuisma | Wikidata |
| ru | Эвкрифия сердцелистная | Wikidata |
| arz | كورديفوليا اليوكريفيه | Wikidata |
| es | Ulmo | Wikidata |
| zh | 尼曼香花木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 银香茶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 心叶银香茶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Southern South America. Its distribution extends into the southern regions of Argentina, where it inhabits specific local environments. In Chile, the species can be located throughout the central territories. Additionally, it is documented to grow across the southern parts of Chile. These specific areas define the natural geographical range of Eucryphia cordifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Activities
Eucryphia cordifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |