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Vellozia squamata

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Details
Ethnobotanical Use
General Uses
Synonyms
Common Names
Subtypes (subspecies, varieties, subvarieties, forms)
Germination/Propagation
Distribution
Links to other databases
Genome
Scientific Literature
Phytochemical Profile
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Details Top

Internal ID UUID6440240db3ae1712739641
Scientific name Vellozia squamata
Authority Pohl
First published in Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 124 (1828)

Ethnobotanical Use Top

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General Uses Top

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Common products:
* Live ornamental plants for xeriscape and rock garden cultivation.
* Plant material for ecological restoration projects within its native habitat.

Industrial and craft applications:
* Minor ornamental horticultural use; no significant industrial or craft applications documented.

Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
* No documented food or beverage uses.

Colorants and tanning:
* No documented use as a source of colorants or tannins.

Wood and fiber:
* The woody stems possess potential minor craft applications (e.g., small-scale carving, turning) due to their durability, though commercial utilization remains undocumented. No fiber extraction is recorded.

Fragrance and cosmetics:
* No documented fragrance or cosmetic applications.

Properties relevant to use:
* The species' significant commercial importance lies in its scientific and ecological value. Its remarkable desiccation tolerance (ability to survive extreme dehydration) makes it a model organism for research in plant physiology, evolutionary biology, and climate change adaptation studies. The plant's xerophytic morphology (rosette habit, thick cuticle, high leaf dry matter content) and ecological specialization provide valuable insights into mechanisms of plant survival in harsh environments.

Standards and regulation:
* No specific ISO, ASTM, or EN standards apply. Harvesting and trade are subject to local regulations, particularly considering its status as a native species within Brazil and potential conservation concerns in its habitat (campo rupestre).

Sustainability and sourcing:
* Vellozia squamata occurs naturally in the campos rupestres of southeastern Brazil. Concerns exist regarding habitat degradation due to agriculture, mining, and climate change. Commercial propagation through seed or vegetative means is essential for sustainable ornamental use, reducing pressure on wild populations. Ecological restoration programs utilizing the species contribute positively to habitat conservation efforts. Wild harvesting is generally not recommended.

Synonyms Top

Scientific name Authority First published in
Vellozia flavicans Mart. Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 293 (1829)

Common names Top

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Language Common/alternative name
Dutch canela-de-ema
Portuguese canela-de-ema

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Germination/Propagation Top

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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top

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- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
  • Southern America
    • Brazil
      • Brazil Northeast
      • Brazil Southeast
      • Brazil West-central

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Database ID/link to page
World Flora Online wfo-0000751434
KEW urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:67099-1
The Plant List kew-290980
Open Tree Of Life 3968381
NCBI Taxonomy 1431732
IUCN Red List 148725888
IPNI 67099-1
GBIF 2863569
EPPO VEZSQ
EOL 1083307

Genomes (via NCBI) Top

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Scientific Literature Top

Below are displayed the latest 15 articles published in PMC (PubMed Central®) and other sources (DOI number only)!
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Title Authors Publication Released IDs
Contribution of Nanoscience Research in Antioxidants Delivery Used in Nutricosmetic Sector Dini I Antioxidants (Basel) 16-Mar-2022
PMCID:PMC8944742
doi:10.3390/antiox11030563
PMID:35326212
Nanoemulsions for health, food, and cosmetics: a review Ashaolu TJ Environ Chem Lett 15-Mar-2021
PMCID:PMC7956871
doi:10.1007/s10311-021-01216-9
PMID:33746662
Role of Nanotechnology for Design and Development of Cosmeceutical: Application in Makeup and Skin Care Aziz ZA, Mohd-Nasir H, Ahmad A, Mohd. Setapar SH, Peng WL, Chuo SC, Khatoon A, Umar K, Yaqoob AA, Mohamad Ibrahim MN Front Chem 13-Nov-2019
PMCID:PMC6863964
doi:10.3389/fchem.2019.00739
PMID:31799232
Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Local Tissue Damage Induced by Snake Venoms: An Overview from Traditional Use to Pharmacological Evidence Félix-Silva J, Silva-Junior AA, Zucolotto SM, Fernandes-Pedrosa MD Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 21-Aug-2017
PMCID:PMC5585606
doi:10.1155/2017/5748256
PMID:28904556
Microsatellite markers: what they mean and why they are so useful Vieira ML, Santini L, Diniz AL, Munhoz CD Genet Mol Biol 04-Aug-2016
PMCID:PMC5004837
doi:10.1590/1678-4685-GMB-2016-0027
PMID:27561112
Development and characterization of 47 novel microsatellite markers for Vellozia squamata (Velloziaceae) Duarte-Barbosa M, Bajay MM, Zucchi MI, Pivello VR Appl Plant Sci 09-Feb-2015
PMCID:PMC4332141
doi:10.3732/apps.1400087
PMID:25699216
Synchronous Pulsed Flowering: Analysis of the Flowering Phenology in Juncus (Juncaceae) Michalski SG, Durka W Ann Bot 19-Sep-2007
PMCID:PMC2759248
doi:10.1093/aob/mcm206
PMID:17881343
Minor cleisthantane and tetranorfriedolabdane from Vellozia flavicans A Pinto Elsevier BV 23-Apr-2003
doi:10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
Three isomeric diterpenes from Vellozia flavicans Ângelo C. Pinto, Claudia M. Rezende, Octávio A.C. Antunes, Carlos Roque D. Correia Elsevier BV 23-Apr-2003
doi:10.1016/0031-9422(95)00906-X
Veadeirol and veadeiroic acid, two novel diterpenes from Vellozia flavicans Richard Pinchin, Lúcia M.U. Mayer, Angelo da Cunha Pinto Elsevier BV 25-Jul-2002
doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94671-5
Diterpenoids from Vellozia flavicans Ângelo C. Pinto, Dorothea H.T. Zocher, Pedro P.S. Queiroz, Alphonse Kelecom Elsevier BV 25-Jul-2002
doi:10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2

Phytochemical Profile Top

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Name PubChem ID Canonical SMILES MW Found in Proof
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids
(1-Ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthren-2-yl)methanol 13857907 Click to see CCC1=C(C=CC2=C1CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)CO 286.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94671-5
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
(1,4a-Dimethyl-7-prop-1-en-2-yl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,10a-decahydrophenanthren-1-yl)methanol 162870019 Click to see CC(=C)C1CCC2=C(C1)CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)CO)C 288.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00906-X
(1S,4aS,10aR)-8-ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1-carbaldehyde 13857906 Click to see 284.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
(1S,4aS,10aR)-8-ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid 13857903 Click to see 300.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
(1S,4aS,10aS)-8-ethyl-1,4a-dimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1,7-dicarboxylic acid 163046519 Click to see 330.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
(1S,4aS,10aS)-8-ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-9-oxo-3,4,10,10a-tetrahydro-2H-phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid 163002900 Click to see 314.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
(2-ethenyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-3,4,5,6,7,8a,9,10-octahydro-1H-phenanthren-2-yl)methanol 163071131 Click to see CC1(CCCC2(C1CCC3=C2CCC(C3)(CO)C=C)C)C 288.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00906-X
(4bR,8aS)-1-ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthrene-2-carboxylic acid 163009893 Click to see 300.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94671-5
(4bS,8aR)-1-ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-10-oxo-6,7,8a,9-tetrahydro-5H-phenanthrene-2-carboxylic acid 163189126 Click to see 314.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
(4bS,8aS)-1-ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthrene-2-carboxylic acid 11822723 Click to see 300.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94671-5
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
(8-Ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthren-1-yl)methanol 13857900 Click to see 286.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
[(1S,4aS,10aR)-8-ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthren-1-yl]methanol 13857901 Click to see CCC1=C(C=CC2=C1CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)CO)C)C 286.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
[(1S,4aS,7R,10aR)-1,4a-dimethyl-7-prop-1-en-2-yl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,10a-decahydrophenanthren-1-yl]methanol 162870020 Click to see 288.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00906-X
[(2R,4bS,8aS)-2-ethenyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-3,4,5,6,7,8a,9,10-octahydro-1H-phenanthren-2-yl]methanol 163071133 Click to see 288.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00906-X
[(4bR,8aS)-1-ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthren-2-yl]methanol 162906704 Click to see 286.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94671-5
[(4bS,8aS)-1-ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthren-2-yl]methanol 13857908 Click to see 286.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94671-5
1-ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-10-oxo-6,7,8a,9-tetrahydro-5H-phenanthrene-2-carboxylic acid 163085755 Click to see 314.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
1-Ethyl-4b,8,8-trimethyl-5,6,7,8a,9,10-hexahydrophenanthrene-2-carboxylic acid 13857909 Click to see CCC1=C(C=CC2=C1CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)C)C)C(=O)O 300.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)94671-5
8-Ethyl-1,4a-dimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1,7-dicarboxylic acid 163046518 Click to see 330.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
8-Ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1-carbaldehyde 13857905 Click to see 284.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
8-Ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-2,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydrophenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid 13857902 Click to see CCC1=C(C=CC2=C1CCC3C2(CCCC3(C)C(=O)O)C)C 300.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(00)84734-2
8-ethyl-1,4a,7-trimethyl-9-oxo-3,4,10,10a-tetrahydro-2H-phenanthrene-1-carboxylic acid 163002899 Click to see 314.40 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
> Organic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acids
(1S,2R,8aS)-1-ethyl-1,5,5-trimethyl-2,3,6,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid 101922019 Click to see 250.38 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
1-Ethyl-1,5,5-trimethyl-2,3,6,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid 162874595 Click to see CCC1(C2CCCC(C2=CCC1C(=O)O)(C)C)C 250.38 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Primary alcohols
(1-Ethyl-1,5,5-trimethyl-2,3,6,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-2-yl)methanol 162967110 Click to see 236.39 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
(4,8,11b-Trimethyl-9-methylidene-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,10,11-decahydrocyclohepta[a]naphthalen-4-yl)methanol 162884543 Click to see 288.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00906-X
[(1S,2R,8aS)-1-ethyl-1,5,5-trimethyl-2,3,6,7,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalen-2-yl]methanol 101922020 Click to see CCC1(C2CCCC(C2=CCC1CO)(C)C)C 236.39 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00772-L
[(4S,4aR,8S,11bS)-4,8,11b-trimethyl-9-methylidene-1,2,3,4a,5,6,7,8,10,11-decahydrocyclohepta[a]naphthalen-4-yl]methanol 101995263 Click to see 288.50 unknown https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(95)00906-X

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