Lycium chilense
Lycium chilense, commonly known as maqui, is a resilient shrub native to the southern regions of Chile. Renowned for its antioxidant-rich berries, this medicinal plant has long been used in traditional medicine to combat inflammation and support cellular health, offering a potent natural remedy for enhancing overall physiological wellness.
- Scientific name: Lycium chilense
- Family: Solanaceae
- 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 placed in the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lycium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lycium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lycium chilense, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is referred to by the names حضض شيلي and عرقد شيلي.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | حضض شيلي | Wikidata |
| ar | عرقد شيلي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across various regions of Western and Southern South America. In the western portion of the continent, its presence is noted within Bolivia. Moving into Southern South America, it can be found in the northeast, south, and northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, the species is located within the central part of Chile. Together, these areas define the specific geographical range of Lycium chilense.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Activities
Lycium chilense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |