Ugni molinae
Ugni molinae, commonly known as Chilean guava, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to South America. Highly valued for its delicious, antioxidant-rich berries, it is also utilized in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial properties. This resilient plant is increasingly popular in gardens for both its ornamental beauty and medicinal potential.
- Scientific name: Ugni molinae
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ugni molinae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and regions. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is widely found throughout New Zealand North. Its presence is also heavily concentrated in Southern South America, specifically across Chile Central and Chile South. Additionally, the species can be located in the southern reaches of Argentina. Finally, its range extends as far north as Great Britain in Northern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Juan Fernández Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ugni molinae has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, quercitin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ugni molinae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ugni molinae has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |