Protium kleinii
Protium kleinii, commonly known as a member of the Burseraceae family, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic resins, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation and skin ailments. This botanical treasure offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Protium kleinii
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Protium kleinii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta. It falls under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Sapindales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Burseraceae and is situated within the genus Protium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Protium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Protium kleinii, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly known as Copaiba, while in Spanish, it is frequently called Copaiba or Breu. Within the Portuguese-speaking regions of Brazil, it is widely recognized as Breu branco.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the borders of Brazil. Its presence is primarily noted in the Southeast region of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the Southern part of Brazil. These two regions represent the known locations for its natural occurrence. Therefore, its distribution is limited to these specific southern and southeastern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Protium kleinii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-amyrin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Protium kleinii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |