Pera benensis
Pera benensis, commonly known as the Goldenleaf Herb, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to subtropical forest understories. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, it is traditionally used to alleviate respiratory ailments and reduce systemic inflammation. Its unique chemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Pera benensis
- Family: Peraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpigiaales and the family Peraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pera, with the specific species being Pera benensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Peraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pera benensis, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Beneño pear, while in Spanish, it is known as la pera de Beneño. In Italian, the plant is called pera beneensis, and in Latin, it is identified as pera benensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the western regions of South America. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Bolivia and Colombia. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends through the territories of Peru. In addition to these western locations, the species is also distributed within northern Brazil. This pattern highlights a distribution that spans both the Andean regions and northern Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pera benensis, utilizes its stem barks as a primary component in its medicinal application. The bark harvested from the stem contains the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pera benensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,3'-biplumbagin, lupeol, plumbagin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,3'-biplumbagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plumbagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |