stopper
Eugenia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stopper, scientifically known as Eugenia, is a versatile genus of flowering plants within the Myrtaceae family. Renowned for its diverse medicinal properties, various species offer potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Often utilized in traditional healing, these plants provide valuable natural compounds for modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Stopper
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- stopper
Scientific Names
Accepted name
EugeniaSynonyms
- Schizocalomyrtus
- Eplejenda
- Stereocaryum
- Catinga
- Hottea
- Chloromyrtus
- Calyptrogenia
- Calycorectes
- Epleienda
- Pilothecium
- Psidiastrum
- Pseudanamomis
- Emurtia
- Pseudeugenia
- Meteoromyrtus
- Jossinia
- Monimiastrum
- Hexachlamys
- Myrcialeucus
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Kirschmyrten
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae, specifically classified under the genus Eugenia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eugenia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In the Macaronesian islands, it can be specifically found within the Canary Islands. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits various territories. Specifically, the species is documented in the nations of Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Furthermore, its range includes the coastal area of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Eugenia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 210Pb, 210Po.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 210Pb | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 210Po | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
210Pb
- Journal of environmental radioactivity
210Po
- Journal of environmental radioactivity
Preparations
Eugenia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Oil
- Journal of environmental radioactivity