Pimenta racemosa var. ozua
Pimenta racemosa var. ozua · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pimenta racemosa var. ozua, is a distinguished medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its aromatic leaves and bioactive compounds, this variety plays a crucial role in traditional healing practices, offering significant antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits essential for holistic wellness and natural medicine.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Amomis Anisomera · Pimenta Anisomera · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pimenta racemosa var. ozuaSynonyms
- Amomis anisomera
- Pimenta anisomera
- Pimenta ozua
- Amomis ozua
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ozua
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Pimenta.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Pimenta |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Pimenta racemosa var. ozua, possesses a specific and localized geographical distribution within the Caribbean region. It is primarily found inhabiting the natural landscapes of the Dominican Republic. Additionally, this particular variety extends its presence into the territory of Haiti. These two island nations represent the known range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the unique ecosystems of these specific Caribbean islands.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic |
| Caribbean | Haiti |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Pimenta racemosa var. ozua 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Farmaco (Societa chimica italiana : 1989)
Chemicals
Pimenta racemosa var. ozua has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lupeol
- Farmaco (Societa chimica italiana : 1989)
Preparations
Pimenta racemosa var. ozua has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract, methanol extract of the leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract of the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extract
- Farmaco (Societa chimica italiana : 1989)
Methanol extract of the leaves
- Farmaco (Societa chimica italiana : 1989)