Zornia brasiliensis
Zornia brasiliensis, commonly known as Brazilian zornia, is a versatile legume native to tropical regions. Renowned for its ecological significance, this plant serves as an excellent green manure and forage. Beyond agriculture, its unique phytochemical properties offer promising medicinal potential, particularly in supporting traditional healing practices and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Zornia brasiliensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and placed in the family Fabaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Zornia, specifically identified as Zornia brasiliensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zornia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of South America and the Caribbean. Within the Caribbean, its presence is specifically noted in the Venezuelan Antilles. In Northern South America, the species can be found throughout Venezuela. The plant also has a significant footprint in Brazil, spanning the West-Central region. Furthermore, its range extends into the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Venezuelan Antilles | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zornia brasiliensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include farnesene, germacrene D, trans-caryophyllene, trans-nerolidol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| farnesene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-nerolidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zornia brasiliensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zornia brasiliensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic, tumor, venereal diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| venereal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |