Krameria tomentosa
Krameria tomentoza, commonly known as the velvety kramer, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to arid regions. Valued in traditional herbalism, its unique foliage and bark possess therapeutic properties. This plant is frequently studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising insights into natural treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Krameria tomentosa
- Family: Krameriaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Zygophyllales and the family Krameriaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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 exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is specifically noted within Guyana. Moving toward the western portion of the continent, it can be found in Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species is widely distributed across the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Collectively, these locations highlight a broad distribution throughout various ecological zones in South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Krameria tomentosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include conocarpan, ratanhiaphenol I.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| conocarpan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ratanhiaphenol I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |