Raulinoa echinata
Raulinoa echinata, commonly known as the "miracle berry" or "mountain berry," is a rare medicinal plant native to specific tropical rainforest regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Raulinoa echinata
- Family: Rutaceae
- 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Raulinoa, which includes the species Raulinoa echinata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Raulinoa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Raulinoa echinata, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is documented primarily within the South region of Brazil. Within this territory, the species thrives in specific environmental conditions unique to that part of the country. Because it is localized to such a particular area, its natural habitat is quite restricted. Consequently, understanding the ecological needs of this southern Brazilian region is vital for the plant's conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Raulinoa echinata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include melianodiol, melianone, beta-sitosterol, friedelin, germacrene D.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melianodiol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melianone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isobauerenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isomultiflorenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oplopanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |