Qualea grandiflora
Qualea grandiflora, commonly known as the "Pau-de-fogo," is a majestic tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its striking, vibrant orange blossoms, this species plays a vital ecological role. Beyond its beauty, it holds significant ethnobotanical value, with various parts used in traditional medicine for healing properties.
- Scientific name: Qualea grandiflora
- Family: Vochysiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Vochysiaeae and is specifically identified by the genus Qualea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Vochysiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Qualea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is noted within the borders of Suriname. Moving toward the west, the species can also be found inhabiting parts of Bolivia and Peru. Within the vast territory of Brazil, its distribution is widespread across the West-Central region. Additionally, the plant is documented growing throughout the Northeast region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Qualea grandiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phytosteroids, polyphenols, saponins, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phytosteroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Qualea grandiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Qualea grandiflora has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, gastric diseases, gastric ulcers, gastritis, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |