Roupala montana var. brasiliensis
Roupala montana var. brasiliensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in South American ethnobotany, holds immense pharmacological potential. Native to diverse forest ecosystems, this variety is traditionally utilized for its bioactive compounds. Recent studies explore its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, highlighting its importance in developing future therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Roupala montana var. brasiliensis
- Family: Proteaceae
- 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 Proteales, it is classified under the family Proteaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Roupala as the variety brasiliensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Proteales | WCVP |
| Family | Proteaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Roupala | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Roupala montana var. brasiliensis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Portuguese, it is frequently referred to as mofumbo. In French, the species is commonly called mofumbo as well, while in English, it is often referred to as mofumbo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions within the South American continent. Within Brazil, its distribution covers the West-Central, Southeast, and South territories. Beyond the borders of Brazil, it can also be found in the northeastern parts of Argentina. These locations collectively represent its primary natural range across Southern South America. Consequently, the species thrives in these diverse ecological zones throughout the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Activities
Roupala montana var. brasiliensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |