Schinopsis lorentzii
Schinopsis lorentzii, commonly known as "hierba de la luz," is a significant medicinal shrub native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions, offering a rich subject for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Schinopsis lorentzii
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Schinopsis lorentzii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic placement is defined by its membership in the genus Schinopsis.
| 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 Schinopsis lorentzii, is recognized by various regional and linguistic names across different cultures. In Guaraní, it is referred to as Urunde'y pyta, while in Quechua, its name is Puka urqu q'acha-q'acha. In French-speaking contexts, it is called Schinopsis quebracho-colorado, a name reflected in Russian as Схинопсис квебрахо-колорадо. Additionally, in Romanian, it is commonly known as Quebracho.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| gn | Urunde'y pyta | Wikidata |
| qu | Puka urqu q'acha-q'acha | Wikidata |
| fr | Schinopsis quebracho-colorado | Wikidata |
| ru | Схинопсис квебрахо-колорадо | Wikidata |
| ro | Quebracho | Wikidata |
| lt | Tikrasis raudonmedis | Wikidata |
| ar | شينوسية لورنتزية | Wikidata |
| arz | شينوسيه لورنتزيه | Wikidata |
| de | Quebracho colorado | Wikidata |
| de | Schinopsis quebracho-colorado | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western and Southern South America. Within the western region, its presence is documented in both Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found throughout the Northeast and Northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, its range extends into the territory of Paraguay. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's broad ecological reach across several South American nations.
| 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, Schinusopsis lorentzii, is a woody species whose various components offer distinct medicinal and industrial properties. The bark and the branch are particularly significant, as they are primary sources used to extract quebracho tannin, a substance valued for its astringent qualities. Additionally, the leaf is frequently utilized in traditional remedies, while the fruit serves as another important part of the plant's biological and therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quebracho tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schinopsis lorentzii 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |