Luma chequen
Luma chequen, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in traditional healing practices, offers a wealth of therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from inflammation to digestive issues, serving as a cornerstone of natural wellness and holistic medicine.
- Scientific name: Luma chequen
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, the species is identified by the genus Luma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Luma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Luma chequen, is referred to by several common names across different linguistic traditions. In the mrj language, it is called Чекен, while in udm, it is known as Чекен. Similarly, the kv language uses the name Чекен, as does the koi language. Finally, in the lbe language, the plant is also commonly referred to as Чекен.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mrj | Чекен | Wikidata |
| udm | Чекен | Wikidata |
| kv | Чекен | Wikidata |
| koi | Чекен | Wikidata |
| lbe | Чекен | Wikidata |
| fa | مورد شیلیایی سفید | Wikidata |
| es | Arrayan de Santiago | Wikidata |
| es | Luma gayana | Wikidata |
| es | Eugenia chequen | Wikidata |
| es | Chequen | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the southern half of the continent. In Western South America, its presence is well-documented throughout Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern regions, the species extends its reach into the central parts of Chile. Furthermore, the distribution continues to stretch into the southern territories of Chile. Consequently, the geographical range of Luma chequen spans multiple countries and distinct climatic zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Luma chequen has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, cyanidin 3-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin 3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |