Kageneckia oblonga
Kageneckia oblonga, commonly known as the "Pau-ferro," is a resilient medicinal tree native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, its bark and leaves are utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering bioactive compounds that support healing processes and provide significant ethnobotanical value.
- Scientific name: Kageneckia oblonga
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling within the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Kageneckia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kageneckia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found within a specific region of the southern portion of the South American continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the central part of Chile. Within this geographical range, the species thrives according to the local environmental conditions. This localized distribution makes it a characteristic element of the central Chilean landscape. Consequently, its presence is limited to this particular area of Southern South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kageneckia oblonga has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 23,24-dihydrocucurbitacin F, prunasin, prunasine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 23,24-dihydrocucurbitacin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prunasin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prunasine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kageneckia oblonga has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kageneckia oblonga has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, analgesic, antioxidant, antipyretic.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |