Ugni candollei
Ugni candollei, commonly known as Chilean guava, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to South America. Renowned for its antioxidant-rich berries, this plant offers significant medicinal potential. Its fruit and leaves are traditionally utilized for their anti-inflammatory properties, supporting digestive health and providing essential nutrients in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Ugni candollei
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ugni.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ugni | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific regions of Southern South America. Its natural habitat is primarily located within the central part of Chile. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the southern reaches of the country as well. This distribution highlights its specialized ecological niche within the Chilean landscape. Consequently, the geographical presence of Ugni candollei is strictly confined to these southern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ugni candollei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-p-coumaroylquinic acid, ellagic acid acetyl-xyloside, phloretin 2'-O-xylosyl-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-p-coumaroylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid acetyl-xyloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phloretin 2'-O-xylosyl-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |