Eugenia sonderiana
Eugenia sonderiania, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its potential pharmacological applications, particularly for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
- Scientific name: Eugenia sonderiana
- 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 classified within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified under the 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 sonderiania, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Indonesian, it is commonly referred to as jambu son. In the local dialect of the Maluku Islands, it is often called jambu merah.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a specific medicinal species with a localized natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the South American continent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the country of Brazil. Within the nation, its presence is noted in the Southeast region. This limited range suggests that the plant thrives in the particular environmental conditions found there.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eugenia sonderiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, neolignans, saponins, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neolignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eugenia sonderiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |