Goetzea elegans
Beautiful goetzea
Goetzea elegans, commonly known as a unique botanical specimen, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, it holds significant potential in traditional medicine. Researchers continue to explore its bioactive compounds, aiming to uncover new applications for treating various human ailments effectively.
- Scientific name: Goetzea elegans
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Goetzea elegans, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by its placement in the genus Goetzea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Goetzea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Goetzea elegans, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In English, it is called Beautiful Goetzea, while in Spanish, it is commonly known as Manzanilla. In Korean, the name used is 괴체나무, and in Arabic, it is identified as غوتزيا جميلة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 괴체나무 | Wikidata |
| ar | غوتزيا جميلة | Wikidata |
| en | Beautiful Goetzea | Wikidata |
| es | Manzanilla | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Goetzea elegans, possesses a highly localized and specific geographical range. It is primarily found within the tropical environments of the Caribbean region. Specifically, its natural distribution is restricted to the island of Puerto Rico. Because of this limited area, the species is considered endemic to this particular territory. Protecting its native habitat is essential for the continued survival of this unique medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Activities
Goetzea elegans has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Goetzea elegans has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |