Gallesia integrifolia
Gallesia integrifolia, commonly known as the "Copaiba" or "Gallesia," is a significant medicinal shrub native to South American ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for natural healing.
- Scientific name: Gallesia integrifolia
- Family: Petiveriaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Gallesia integrifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and is a representative of the family Petiveriaceae. Its specific classification is defined by the genus Gallesia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Petiveriaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gallesia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found across Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Moving toward the eastern side, the species is also well-established within the borders of Brazil. Specifically, it inhabits the West-Central region of the Brazilian territory. Additionally, its range extends into the Northeast region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gallesia integrifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,8-dithianonane, 3,5-dithiahexanol-5,5-dioxide, methionine ethyl ester, phytol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,8-dithianonane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dithiahexanol-5,5-dioxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methionine ethyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gallesia integrifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gallesia integrifolia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, breast tumor, colorectal tumor, rheumatism, vulvovaginal candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vulvovaginal candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |