Schwartzia brasiliensis
Norantea brasiliensis
Schwartzia brasiliensis, commonly known as pau-de-pau, is a medicinal tree native to Brazil. Widely utilized in traditional ethnobotany, its bark and leaves possess significant therapeutic potential. Research highlights its bioactive compounds, which offer promising antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Schwartzia brasiliensis
- Family: Marcgraviaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ericales and the family Marcgraviaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Schwartzia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Marcgraviaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schwartzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by the following common names: in German, it is referred to as Norantea brasiliensis, and in English, it is also known as Norantea brasiliensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Norantea brasiliensis | Wikidata |
| en | Norantea brasiliensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within the country of Brazil. Specifically, its presence is well-documented throughout the West-Central part of the nation. It can also be found growing in the Northeast region, contributing to its broad ecological range. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Southeast territories of the country. Finally, the geographical footprint of this medicinal plant includes the Southern region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Activities
Schwartzia brasiliensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |