Hedyosmum racemosum
Hedyosmum racemosum, commonly known as the mountain berry, is a resilient shrub native to high-altitude regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. Its berries and foliage are studied for potential therapeutic applications, offering a fascinating glimpse into the medicinal richness of alpine ecosystems and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Hedyosmum racemosum
- Family: Chloranthaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Chloranthales and the family Chloranthaceae. Its taxonomic identity is finalized within the genus Hedyosmum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Chloranthales | WCVP |
| Family | Chloranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedyosmum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is noted specifically within the Central American Pacific Islands. Moving into Northern South America, it can be found growing in Venezuela. The species also extends into Western South America, covering territories in Colombia and Ecuador. Furthermore, its range reaches deeper into the Western South American continent within Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Central American Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedyosmum racemosum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include germacrene D, methyl chavicol, methyl eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl chavicol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hedyosmum racemosum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, bronchitis, cold, cough, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |