Ugni candollei
Ugni candollei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ugni candollei, scientifically known as Ugni candollei, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to South America. Renowned for its delicious edible fruits, it is also valued in traditional medicine for its antioxidant-rich properties. This hardy plant offers significant therapeutic potential, making it a subject of growing botanical interest.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ugni Krausei · Myrtus Krausei · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ugni candolleiSynonyms
- Ugni krausei
- Myrtus krausei
- Myrtus candollei
- Ugni candollei f. litoralis
- Ugni candollei f. monticola
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ugni candellei, is most notably valued for its small, edible berries. These fleshy fruits are the primary part of the plant utilized for both culinary and medicinal purposes, often prized for their unique flavor and antioxidant properties. In traditional uses, the berries serve as a concentrated source of bioactive compounds, making them the central component of the plant's therapeutic profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ugni candollei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3-p-coumaroylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ellagic acid acetyl-xyloside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phloretin 2'-O-xylosyl-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3-p-coumaroylquinic acid
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Ellagic acid acetyl-xyloside
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Phloretin 2'-O-xylosyl-glucoside
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)