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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 candollei

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Ugni candollei
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

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Ellagic acid acetyl-xyloside

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Phloretin 2'-O-xylosyl-glucoside

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)