Varronia martinicensis
Varronia curassavica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (45 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Varroniia martinicensis, scientifically known as Varroniia curassavica, is a significant medicinal shrub valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its rich phytochemical profile, it is extensively utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial benefits crucial for holistic health and wellness.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Varronia Martinicensis
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Varronia martinicensis
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Varronia curassavicaRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Varronia martinicensis
German:
- Varronia martinicensis
French:
- Varronia martinicensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Boraginales, it is classified under the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Varronia, specifically as the species Varroniia curassavica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Varronia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key tropical regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in both Mauritius and Madagascar. Its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits parts of India and Sri Lanka. Additionally, the species is located within the Malesia region, specifically on the island of Borneo. Together, these locations highlight the wide-ranging natural habitat of Varronia curassavica.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Christmas I. |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida |
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Varronia curassavica has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology
- Preventive veterinary medicine
Root
- Phytochemistry
Chemicals
Varronia curassavica has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-Humulene, Artemetin, Flavonoids, (-)-trans-Caryophyllene, (E)-Caryophyllene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-Humulene | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Artemetin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-trans-Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Hydroxy-3,6,7,3',4'-pentamethoxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-cyclodecen-1-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ar-Curcumene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
alpha-Humulene
- Bioresource technology
- European journal of pharmacology
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Artemetin
- Bioresource technology
- Planta medica
Flavonoids
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
(-)-trans-Caryophyllene
- European journal of pharmacology
(E)-Caryophyllene
- Environmental science and pollution research international
5-Hydroxy-3,6,7,3',4'-pentamethoxyflavone
- Planta medica
7-cyclodecen-1-one
- Environmental science and pollution research international
Ar-Curcumene
- Environmental science and pollution research international
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Bioresource technology
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Bioresource technology
Activities
Varronia curassavica has 8 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory, Antimalarial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcerogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antioxidant
- Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antifungal
- Phytochemistry
Antiinflammatory
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antimalarial
- Expert opinion on therapeutic patents
Antimicrobial
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Antiulcer
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiulcerogenic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | European journal of pharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cordia verbenacea essential oil | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cordia verbenacea extract | Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cordia verbenacea oil | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcoholic extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extracts | Pharmacological research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decoctions | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol leaf extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusions | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Preventive veterinary medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |