Rubus brasiliensis
Rubus brasiliensis, commonly known as the Brazilian blackberry, is a resilient shrub native to South America. Beyond its edible fruit, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds, investigating potential pharmacological properties such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities for various medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Rubus brasiliensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Rubus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rubus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rubus brasiliensis, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is frequently referred to as amora-brava, while in Spanish, it is commonly called mora silvestre. In English, the plant is often identified as wild blackberry.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical presence across several key regions of Brazil. It can be found throughout the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast territories of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the southern parts of Brazil. Beyond Brazilian borders, the species is also located within Paraguay in Southern South America. This spread demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive in diverse environments across these regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Activities
Rubus brasiliensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rubus brasiliensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, anxiolytic effect, hypnotic effects.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic effect | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypnotic effects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |