Eugenia brejoensis
Eugenia brejoenensis, commonly known as the Brazilian guava or cerrado guava, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to South American ecosystems. Highly valued for its nutritional properties and medicinal potential, this plant offers antioxidant benefits and is increasingly studied for its role in traditional healing and sustainable biodiversity conservation.
- Scientific name: Eugenia brejoensis
- 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, the order Myrtales, and the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Eugenia.
| 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, Eugenia brejoensis, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the brejo Eugenia, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called brejo or guabiroba-do-brejo. In Spanish, the species is often identified as guayabo de brejo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and localized geographical distribution within South America. It is primarily found in the country of Brazil, where it inhabits certain ecosystems. More specifically, its occurrence is concentrated in the Northeast region of the nation. This particular area provides the environmental conditions necessary for the species to thrive. Consequently, the range of Eugenia brejoenis is restricted to these specific Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Eugenia brejoensis, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal profile. These leaves are characterized by their glossy, evergreen texture and are often harvested to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In various traditional practices, the chemical constituents found within the leaf tissue are leveraged for their potential antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eugenia brejoensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include trans-caryophyllene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trans-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eugenia brejoensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chagas disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chagas disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |