Solanum guaraniticum
Solanum guaranitium, commonly known as a medicinal member of the nightshade family, is a plant native to South American tropical forests. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study its phytochemical properties to explore potential therapeutic applications in treating inflammation and various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Solanum guaraniticum
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is further categorized into the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Solanum as the species Solanum guaraniticum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Solanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Solanum guaranitium, is known by various local names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as erva-de-santa-luzia, while in Spanish, it is known as hierba de santa luzia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the southern regions of the South American continent. In Brazil, its presence is primarily documented throughout the southern part of the country. Moving across borders, it is also found within the northeastern territories of Argentina. Additionally, the species extends its range into the nation of Paraguay. Consequently, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Solanum guaraniticum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solanum guaranitium, utilizes its foliage for various biological and medicinal functions. The leaves are a primary feature of the plant's structure, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis to fuel its growth. Whether examining an individual leaf or the entire collection of leaves on a stem, these organs are often the parts most studied for their potential therapeutic properties in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solanum guaraniticum has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solanum guaraniticum 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |