Maytenus jelskii
Maytenus jelskii, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds profound importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin conditions to internal inflammation, offering a natural resource for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Maytenus jelskii
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, specifically within the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Maytenus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Maytenus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Maytenus jelskii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the Jelssk's mayten, while in Spanish, it is commonly called mirtilo. Additionally, in Portuguese, the species is known as mirtilo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the western regions of the South American continent. Its natural habitat encompasses several distinct countries within this specific geographical area. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. The species also extends its range into the territory of Ecuador. Finally, its distribution includes the diverse landscapes located in Peru.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Maytenus jelskii, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal profile. These leaves are characteristically arranged along the stems and contain various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. In traditional applications, the chemical constituents found within the leaf tissue are often the focus of study for their specific biological activities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Maytenus jelskii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include sesquiterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Maytenus jelskii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |