Wilbrandia ebracteata
Wilbrandia ebracteata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (31 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Wilbrandia ebracteata, is a unique medicinal plant valued for its diverse pharmacological potential. Native to specific South American regions, this species is traditionally utilized for its therapeutic properties. Recent studies explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its significance in developing natural treatments for various health conditions.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wilbrandia ebracteataTaxonomical 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Wilbrandia ebracteata, displays a distinct morphological structure across its various components. The roots serve as the essential foundation, anchoring the specimen into the soil and facilitating the uptake of necessary nutrients. Above ground, the plant features a collection of leaves that are strategically arranged to maximize sunlight absorption for photosynthesis. Each individual leaf contributes to the overall vitality of the organism, playing a crucial role in the metabolic processes that sustain its medicinal properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Wilbrandia ebracteata has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, 3',4',5,6,7,8-hexahydroxyflavonol, Cucurbitacin, Cucurbitacin B, Cucurbitacins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3',4',5,6,7,8-hexahydroxyflavonol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cucurbitacins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DCM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DHCB | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DIHYDROCUCURBITACIN B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HEX | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoorientin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Natural product research
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
3',4',5,6,7,8-hexahydroxyflavonol
- Natural product research
Cucurbitacin
- Life sciences
Cucurbitacin B
- Life sciences
Cucurbitacins
- Life sciences
DCM
- Natural product research
DHCB
- Life sciences
DIHYDROCUCURBITACIN B
- Life sciences
HEX
- Natural product research
Isoorientin
- Natural product research
Activities
Wilbrandia ebracteata has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiulcer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Life sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Wilbrandia ebracteata has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, gastric ulcer, inflammation, rheumatic disease, rheumatic diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic disease | Life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic diseases | Life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HEX | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MeOH chlorophyll-free | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MeOH extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous MeOH fraction | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous fractions | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll residue | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane fraction isolated from Wilbrandia ebracteata (WEDC) | Life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate (EtOAc) | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |