Qualea multiflora
Qualea multiflora, commonly known as “jacarandá-do-campo,” is a remarkable medicinal tree native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This resilient species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Qualea multiflora
- Family: Vochysiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Qualea multiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Myrtales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Vochysiaecae and 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 broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the territories of both Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the east, the species is widely established across multiple Brazilian territories. Specifically, it can be found throughout the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of Brazil. This extensive range highlights the plant's adaptability to diverse environments within the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 multiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phytosteroids, polyphenols, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phytosteroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Qualea multiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric diseases, gastritis, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |