Wilbrandia ebracteata
Wilbrandia ebracteata, commonly known as a unique member of the Solanaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse bioactive properties. Often found in specific tropical habitats, this species holds significant potential in ethnobotany, offering intriguing possibilities for pharmacological research and the development of natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Wilbrandia ebracteata
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitaleales, it falls under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Wilbrandia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wilbrandia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Brazil, including the West-Central, Southeast, and South areas. Beyond the borders of Brazil, its presence extends into the southern reaches of South America. Specifically, it can be found in the Northeast region of Argentina. Additionally, the species is documented as growing within Paraguay. Together, these locations define the natural range of this medicinal species across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wilbrandia ebracteata has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 3',4',5,6,7,8-hexahydroxyflavonol, Cucurbitacin B, DCM, DHCB.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3',4',5,6,7,8-hexahydroxyflavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DCM | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DHCB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dihydrocucurbitacin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HEX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cucurbitacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cucurbitacins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Wilbrandia ebracteata has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Wilbrandia ebracteata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, gastric ulcer, inflammation, rheumatic disease, rheumatic diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |