Eugenia bergii
Eugenia bergii, commonly known as the Berg's Eugenia, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues. This resilient species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern herbal medicine development.
- Scientific name: Eugenia bergii
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales, falling into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Eugenia as the species Eugenia bergii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eugenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eugenia bergii, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently called the Berg's Eugenia, while in Indonesian, it is known as Kemukus Berg.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Eugenia bergii, possesses a very specific and localized geographical range. It is primarily found within the tropical landscapes of South America. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Brazil. Within the country, its distribution is concentrated in the West-Central region. Consequently, this species remains a characteristic element of that particular Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Eugenia bergii, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The leaves, specifically a single healthy leaf harvested at the right time, are often processed to extract potent essential oils that carry therapeutic aromas and compounds. Additionally, the fruit (red type) serves as a vital part of the plant's biology, where the nutritious fruit's pulps can be utilized for their unique chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit's pulps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit (red type) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eugenia bergii has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antihypertensive, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |