Schinopsis brasiliensis
Schinopsis brasiliensis, commonly known as "erva-de-santa-luzia" in Brazil, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Schinopsis brasiliensis
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it falls under the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Schinopsis, and its species name, Schinopsis brasiliensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schinopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Schinusopsis brasiliensis, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is referred to as شينوسية برازيلية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شينوسية برازيلية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Bolivia. Within Brazil, it can be found across various territories, including the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species extends into Southern South America, where it is located in Paraguay. This wide range demonstrates the plant's adaptability to diverse ecological zones across the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Schinusopsis brasiliensis, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The leaves and the individual leaf structures are often studied for their bioactive compounds, while the bark is also recognized for its specific therapeutic applications in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schinopsis brasiliensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, phenols, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schinopsis brasiliensis has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Preservative.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Preservative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schinopsis brasiliensis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colorectal cancer, cough, diarrhea, inflammation, influenza.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injuries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |