Eugenia bergii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia diaphana

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Eugenia bergii is fundamentally defined by its occurrence within the Cerrado (latos sensu) biome, where it has adapted to the specific environmental constraints of this tropical savanna ecosystem. Within this habitat, the species navigates a landscape characterized by distinct seasonality, featuring alternating wet and dry periods that dictate its physiological rhythms and reproductive cycles. The soil compositions and fire regimes typical of the Cerrado influence its distribution and growth patterns, requiring specialized adaptations to thrive amidst the nutrient-variable substrates and periodic disturbances characteristic of this diverse ecological mosaic.

Habitat :

Cerrado (lato sensu)

Life history

The life history of Eugenia bergii is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural classifications within its ecosystem. As a perennial species, its developmental trajectory is defined by its life form, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte, where its persistent buds are elevated well above the ground surface on woody stems. Depending on the specific environmental conditions and the maturity of the individual, its architectural habit may also exhibit characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, representing a transitional growth stage or a specific niche adaptation where the reproductive and vegetative buds are held at relatively low heights compared to larger woody structures. This dual capacity for phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte growth patterns allows the plant to navigate varying light availability and structural complexities within its habitat, ensuring long-term survival through stable, woody perennial development.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Eugenia bergii is characterized by its woody structure and a growth form that manifests as both a shrub and a subshrub. This species is classified as a terrestrial plant, existing as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber or an epiphyte, maintaining a stable, non-climbing presence within its terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Eugenia bergii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, leaf.

Fruit

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
2. Advances and applications in bioinformatics and chemistry : AABC
3. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

1. Natural product research
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Eugenia bergii has 40 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Curzerene, Flavonoids, Germacrone, quercetin, Anthocyanins.

Curzerene

1. Environmental science and pollution research international
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
3. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research
2. Advances and applications in bioinformatics and chemistry : AABC

Germacrone

1. Environmental science and pollution research international
2. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
2. Natural product research

Anthocyanins

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Ash

1. Dr. Duke

Atractylone

1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

CALCIUM

1. Dr. Duke

CITRONELLAL

1. Dr. Duke

Carotenoids

1. Advances and applications in bioinformatics and chemistry : AABC

Activities

Eugenia bergii has 230 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antihypertensive, Acaricide.

Antioxidant

1. Dr. Duke
2. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
3. Natural product research

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke
2. Natural product research

Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke
2. Advances and applications in bioinformatics and chemistry : AABC

Antihypertensive

1. Dr. Duke
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Acaricide

1. Dr. Duke

Acidulant

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke

Androgenic?

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Eugenia bergii has 14 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils, AcE, Extracts, concentrate, crude methanol extract.

Essential oils

1. Mycoses
2. Advances and applications in bioinformatics and chemistry : AABC

Ace

1. Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo

Extracts

1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Concentrate

1. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Crude methanol extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Essential oil

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanol extracts

1. Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia

Extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Extracts obtained from the leaves

1. Natural product research

Extracts of dried and fresh leaves

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology