Juglans neotropica
Juglans neotropica, commonly known as the Neotropical walnut, is a remarkable medicinal tree native to Central and South America. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Its leaves and hulls are traditionally utilized for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in various healing practices.
- Scientific name: Juglans neotropica
- Family: Juglandaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Juglandaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Juglans | WCVP |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Galápagos | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Juglans neotropica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include juglone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| juglone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Juglans neotropica has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Juglans neotropica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, antioxidant, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |