Myracrodruon urundeuva
Myraciadruon urundeuva, commonly known as Urundeuva, is a significant medicinal plant native to South American rainforests. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Modern pharmacological studies continue to explore its potential therapeutic applications and antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Myracrodruon urundeuva
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered within Sapindales and resides in the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Myracrodruon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myracrodruon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western portion of the continent, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is also extensive throughout Brazil, where it spans multiple distinct ecological zones. Specifically, it is documented across Brazil's North, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the West-Central territories of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myracrodruon urundeuva has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Tannins, caryophyllene, coumarins, lectin.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myracrodruon urundeuva has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antiulcer, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myracrodruon urundeuva has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Leishmania, Parkinson's disease, alveolar bone loss, apoptosis.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alveolar bone loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| necrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |