Eugenia pyriformis
Eugenia pyriformis, commonly known as the Waterberry, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to subtropical regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its various parts possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This resilient plant serves as a vital ecological component, offering nutritional fruit and medicinal potential for holistic wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Eugenia pyriformis
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 its genus, Eugenia, and its specific species name, pyriformis.
| 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 pyriformis, is known by various regional names depending on the language and local dialect. In Persian, it is referred to as اوجن پیریفورمیس, while in Portuguese, it is commonly identified by several distinct names including uaieira, ubaia, uvaia, and uvaieira.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | اوجن پیریفورمیس | Wikidata |
| pt | uaieira | Wikidata |
| pt | ubaia | Wikidata |
| pt | uvaia | Wikidata |
| pt | uvaieira | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across various regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence in Brazil is extensive, spanning the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species also inhabits the Northeast of Argentina. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range occupied by Eugenia pyriformis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Eugenia pyriformis, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in its medicinal profile. These leaves are often harvested for their bioactive compounds, which are frequently employed in traditional practices to address various health concerns. Through the extraction of these foliage components, various therapeutic properties are harnessed, making the leaves a vital part of the plant's overall medicinal utility.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eugenia pyriformis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include spathulenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eugenia pyriformis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eugenia pyriformis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus ochraceus, Salmonella Typhimurium, cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, lung cancer.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus ochraceus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |