Kielmeyera coriacea
Kielmeyera coriacea, commonly known as the leather-leaf Kielmeyer, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its robust foliage, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research explores its potential bioactive compounds, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Kielmeyera coriacea
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Calophyllaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Kielmeyera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Calophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kielmeyera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the diverse ecosystems of Western South America, specifically found in Bolivia. Its presence extends significantly into Brazil, where it can be identified across multiple distinct regions. In the northern part of the country, it inhabits the vast landscapes of Brazil North. The species also occupies the central territories known as Brazil West-Central and reaches into the Brazil Northeast region. Finally, its geographical range includes the more populated and coastal areas of Brazil Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kielmeyera coriacea has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, 1-docosanol, 1-eicosanol, 2-nonadecanone, alpha-copaene.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-docosanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-eicosanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-nonadecanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-copaene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-eudesmol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene-D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nonacosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kielmeyera coriacea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kielmeyera coriacea has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Prevotella nigrescens, antidepressant, bacterial infections, cancer, fungal infections.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Prevotella nigrescens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schistosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |