Eugenia gracillima
Eugenia gracillima, commonly known as the Slender Eugenia, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized for its therapeutic properties. Native to tropical regions, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Eugenia gracillima
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eugenia, specifically as the species Eugenia gracillima.
| 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 gracillima, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is often referred to as the Slender Eugenia, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called Eugenia-de-folha-fina. In Spanish, the species is frequently called Eugenia gracilima.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within a specific ecological niche located in South America. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the borders of Brazil. More specifically, the species is distributed throughout the Southeast region of the country. This localized range suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions of that area. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species often direct their fieldwork toward these Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eugenia gracillima has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bicyclogermacrene, germacrene B, germacrene D, monoterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eugenia gracillima has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eugenia gracillima has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania braziliensis, Leishmania infantum.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania braziliensis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania infantum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |