Neoglaziovia variegata
Neoglaziovia variegata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Neoglaziovia variegata, scientifically known as Neoglaziovia variegata, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its striking foliage, this species contains potent bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural wellness treatments.
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts · Leaves
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Billbergia Variegata · Agallostachys Variegata · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Neoglaziovia variegataSynonyms
- Billbergia variegata
- Agallostachys variegata
- Bromelia variegata
- Dyckia glaziovii
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 ordered under Poales and categorized under the family Bromeliaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is found within the genus Neoglaziovia, specifically as the species Neoglaziovia variegata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Bromeliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neoglaziovia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the South American continent. It is primarily found across the vast landscapes of Brazil. Within this country, the species is documented to inhabit the Northeast region. Additionally, its presence extends into the diverse ecosystems of the Brazilian Southeast. These two distinct areas represent the known geographical range for Neoglaziovia variegata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Neoglaziovia variegata, possesses several distinct botanical components that contribute to its unique profile. The most prominent features are the variegated leaves, which display characteristic color patterns used for identification. Beyond the foliage, the entire aerial parts of the specimen are often studied for their medicinal properties, encompassing everything above the soil line. While the plant produces fruits as part of its reproductive cycle, other structural elements include the internal fibres that provide necessary support and stability to its growing form.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Research in veterinary science (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Research in veterinary science (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibres | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Neoglaziovia variegata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,6,7,4'-tetrahydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxy-flavone, CHLOROFORM, ETHYL ACETATE, HEXANE, STIGMASTANOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5,6,7,4'-tetrahydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxy-flavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROFORM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HEXANE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTANOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stigmast-5-en-3-ol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
5,6,7,4'-tetrahydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxy-flavone
- Heliyon
CHLOROFORM
- Research in veterinary science
ETHYL ACETATE
- Research in veterinary science
HEXANE
- Research in veterinary science
STIGMASTANOL
- Experimental & applied acarology
Stigmast-5-en-3-ol
- Experimental & applied acarology
ethanol
- Research in veterinary science
Medicinal Uses
Neoglaziovia variegata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant effect, gastric ulcer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant effect | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform extracts | Research in veterinary science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts | Research in veterinary science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate extracts | Research in veterinary science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane extract | Experimental & applied acarology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane extracts | Research in veterinary science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |