Neltuma chilensis
Neltuma chilensis, commonly known as "Maqui" or "Arrayán" in certain contexts, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to the temperate forests of Chile. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, this botanical treasure is utilized in traditional medicine to support cellular health and combat inflammation through its nutrient-rich berries.
- Scientific name: Neltuma chilensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and belongs to the genus Neltuma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neltuma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide and fragmented geographical distribution across the African continent. In the western regions, its presence can be found within Guinea and Senegal of West Tropical Africa. Moving toward the eastern side, the species is also documented in Djibouti within Northeast Tropical Africa. Its range extends significantly southward into the nation of Angola in South Tropical Africa. Finally, the plant is located in the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa, completing its vast continental spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Activities
Neltuma chilensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |