Sarcomphalus mistol
Mistol
Sarcomphalus mistol, commonly known as Mistol, is a resilient medicinal plant native to South American dry forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat digestive ailments and inflammatory conditions. This versatile species plays a vital role in both local ecosystems and traditional folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Sarcomphalus mistol
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Sarcomphalus and the species name Sarcomphalus mistol.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sarcomphalus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sarcomphalus mistol, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Quechua, it is called Mistul, while in Lithuanian, it is identified as Geltonvaisis zizifas zizifas. Its name in Mandarin Chinese is 密斯托, and in Swedish, it is known as Ziziphus mistol. Additionally, in Spanish, the plant is commonly called Mistol.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| qu | Mistul | Wikidata |
| lt | Geltonvaisis zizifas | Wikidata |
| zh | 密斯托 | Wikidata |
| sv | Ziziphus mistol | Wikidata |
| es | Mistol | Wikidata |
| es | Mistol cuaresmillo | Wikidata |
| es | Mistol del monte | Wikidata |
| es | Sacha mistol | Wikidata |
| es | Ziziphus mistol | Wikidata |
| es | Ziziphus oblongifolius | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its presence is documented in both Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern reaches, it is found throughout the northeast and northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, its habitat extends into the territory of Paraguay. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range inhabited by Sarcomphalus mistol.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sarcomphalus mistol, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, including the leaf, which is often harvested for its bioactive compounds. The fruit serves as a significant part of the plant's reproductive structure and is frequently studied for its nutritional and therapeutic potential. Additionally, the branch and the bark contain essential secondary metabolites that are traditionally extracted to treat different ailments, making the entire structure of the plant vital to its ethnobotanical importance.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sarcomphalus mistol has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |