Eugenia brasiliensis
Eugenia brasiliensis, commonly known as the Brazilian guava, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to South America. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and edible fruits, this medicinal plant is traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal issues, skin inflammations, and respiratory ailments, offering significant bioactive potential in contemporary ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Eugenia brasiliensis
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eugenia, specifically as the species Eugenia brasiliensis.
| 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 brasiliensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is called Grumixa, while in Polish, it is known as Goździkowiec brazylijski. In French, the species is commonly termed Cerisier du Brésil, and in both the Udmurt and Russian languages, it is identified as Грумичама.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Grumixameira | Wikidata |
| pl | Goździkowiec brazylijski | Wikidata |
| udm | Грумичама | Wikidata |
| fr | Cerisier du Brésil | Wikidata |
| ru | Грумичама | Wikidata |
| lbe | Грумичама | Wikidata |
| ca | grumixama | Wikidata |
| mrj | Грумичама | Wikidata |
| kv | Грумичама | Wikidata |
| koi | Грумичама | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution spanning several distinct tropical regions across the globe. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically around the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Its presence extends to the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits the Comoros archipelago. The species also reaches the North-Central Pacific in Hawaii and the Caribbean within Trinidad and Tobago. Finally, a significant portion of its range is located in Brazil, particularly throughout the Northeast region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Eugenia brasiliensis, contains various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The leaves are frequently employed in traditional medicine due to their rich chemical composition, often used to prepare infusions or extracts. Additionally, the bark of the plant is also highly valued, serving as a vital source of bioactive compounds used in various medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eugenia brasiliensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epicatechin, gallic acid, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eugenia brasiliensis has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Astringent, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eugenia brasiliensis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic pain, histamine, mechanical allodynia, pain, temperature.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chronic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mechanical allodynia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| temperature | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| visceral pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |