Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus

Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Pimienta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Brazil. Renowned for its aromatic leaves, it contains essential oils with potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used in folk medicine, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential for treating respiratory issues and skin infections.

Family
Not available
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Flower
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within specific regions of Brazil. Its natural occurrence is concentrated in the Southeast portion of the country. Additionally, it can be located throughout the Southern part of Brazil. This distribution pattern indicates a preference for these particular climatic zones. Consequently, its geographical range is limited to these two major Brazilian regions.

Region Area
Brazil Brazil Southeast
Brazil Brazil South

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Plant parts reported in Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include water extracts.

Preparations reported for Pimenta pseudocaryophyllus var. pseudocaryophyllus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Water extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Water extracts

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials