Paepalanthus bromelioides
Paepalanthus bromelioides, commonly known as "pau-de-pau" or "pau-de-mico," is a significant medicinal plant native to Brazilian Atlantic forests. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat inflammation and infections, offering promising pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and natural drug development.
- Scientific name: Paepalanthus bromelioides
- Family: Eriocaulaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales. Finally, it is classified under the family Eriocaulaceae and the genus Paepalanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Eriocaulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paepalanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Paepaulantus bromelioides, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is documented within the diverse ecosystems of the South American continent. Specifically, the species is found occurring in the Southeast region of Brazil. This particular area provides the environmental conditions necessary for its natural growth and survival. Consequently, its known range remains concentrated within this distinct Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Paepalanthus bromelioides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |