Sebastiania brasiliensis
Sebastiania brasiliensis, commonly known as "erva-de-vassoura" in Brazil, is a significant medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat skin inflammations, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues, offering valuable phytochemical compounds for contemporary pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Sebastiania brasiliensis
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Sebastiania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sebastiania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sebastiania brasiliensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is often called the Brazilian Sebastiania, while in Portuguese, it is known as Sebastiania or rabo-de-rato. In Spanish, the plant is commonly referred to as Sebastiania or rabo-de-ratón.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Sebastiania brasiliensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Within the vast territory of South America, its presence is primarily concentrated in the country of Brazil. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the regions located in the Southeast part of the nation. This limited range suggests that the plant thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in those Brazilian states. Consequently, its natural habitat is closely tied to the ecological characteristics of the Southeast Brazilian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sebastiania brasiliensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, kaempferol, methylgallate, protocatechuic acid, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylgallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sebastiania brasiliensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sebastiania brasiliensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |