Andean walnut

Names

Common Names

• Andean walnut
• Ecuador walnut
• Columbian Walnut
• Ecuadorean Walnut

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Juglans granatensis
• Juglans equatoriensis
• Juglans columbiensis
• Juglans honorei

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Fagales, it is further organized into the family Juglandaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Juglans.

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is noted within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the west, the species is widely established in the country of Colombia. Its range continues through Western South America to include Ecuador and Peru. Finally, this medicinal plant can also be found in the unique ecosystem of the Galápagos Islands.

Chemicals

Juglans neotropica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include juglone.

juglone

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Activities

Juglans neotropica has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Juglans neotropica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, antioxidant, hypoglycemic.

Most Reported Uses