Persea major
Persea major, commonly known as the Big Laurel, is a magnificent evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and medicinal properties, this botanical treasure offers significant bioactive compounds used traditionally to support wellness and promote holistic healing through natural extracts.
- Scientific name: Persea major
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 organized under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Persea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Persea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Persea major, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is frequently referred to as the major laurel, while in Spanish, it is commonly called laurel mayor. Within French-speaking regions, it is known as le laurier majeur, and in Portuguese, it is identified as louro maior.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within the country of Brazil. It is widely distributed throughout the Northeast region, where it adapts to local environmental conditions. Furthermore, the species can be found extensively throughout the Southeast of Brazil. Its range also extends significantly into the southern part of the country. Overall, these patterns confirm that the plant is well-established across multiple Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Persea major, is a species known for its medicinal properties, where various components may be utilized for their bioactive compounds. Among its different anatomical features, the bark is a significant part that can be harvested for traditional therapeutic applications. Often containing specific secondary metabolites, the bark serves as a key source of medicinal extracts used in various herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Persea major has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include majorenolide, majorynolide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| majorenolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| majorynolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Persea major has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiulcer, Cytotoxic, Gastroprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Persea major has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecalis, analgesic, gastric ulcer, ulcers, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |