Varronia globosa
Varronia globosa, commonly known as the "Guaçatonga" or "Borrachinho," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Brazil. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized for its anti-inflammatory, healing, and antimicrobial properties, playing a vital role in folk medicine for treating skin ailments and gastrointestinal issues.
- Scientific name: Varronia globosa
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Northern America
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across North America and parts of the Caribbean. In the Southeastern United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Florida. Moving into Mexico, it can be found throughout the Central region of the country. The species also inhabits the Northeast and Gulf areas of Mexico. Finally, its range extends into the Northwest portion of Mexico as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Activities
Varronia globosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |