Krameria lappacea
Krameria lappacea, commonly known as Brazilwood, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its potent tannins and bioactive compounds. Traditionally used in herbal remedies, it possesses significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. This woody shrub offers promising therapeutic potential for treating skin conditions and managing various inflammatory ailments.
- Scientific name: Krameria lappacea
- Family: Krameriaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Zygophyllales. Ultimately, Krameria lappacea is a member of the family Krameriaceae and falls under the genus Krameria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zygophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Krameriaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Krameria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of Western South America. Specifically, its natural range extends through the territories of Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru. Moving toward the southern portion of the continent, it can also be located in the northwest region of Argentina. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout central Chile. Together, these locations define its unique geographical footprint across the South American continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Krameria lappacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5-(E)-propenylbenzofuran, conocarpan.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5-(E)-propenylbenzofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| conocarpan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Krameria lappacea has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Krameria lappacea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |