From ethnobotany to biotechnology: Research trends on Myracrodruon urundeuva (Anacardiaceae)

Authors

  • Raquel Bastos Vasconcelos Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Igor Lima Soares Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Lucas Pontes Leal Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Willams Alves da Silva Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Rebeca Bastos Vasconcelos Marinho Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Édson Luiz Cetira-Filho UNICHRISTUS
  • Ravy Jucá Farias UNICHRISTUS
  • Francisco Assis Silva de Lima-Júnior Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Paulo Goberlânio Barros Silva Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Mary Anne Medeiros Bandeira

Abstract

Background: Myracrodruon urundeuva is a resilient species native to Brazil and is distinguished by its phytochemical composition, rich in tannins and chalcones, which underpin its traditional use in women’s gynecological health. This intersection of ecological toughness and pharmacological relevance illustrates its strategic role in socio-biodiversity

Methods: This study applies a bibliometric approach to map the global literature on M. urundeuva, identifying publication trends, thematic evolution, and collaboration patterns. A total of 326 documents (1985-2023) from 172 journals were retrieved and analyzed using bibliometric tools.

Results: Publications increased at an annual rate of 5.62%, with an average document age of 10.4 years and 24.17 citations per article. Brazilian institutions dominate authorship, involving 1,149 contributors and a mean of 6.23 co-authors per publication. However, international collaboration remains low (4.9%). The high number of author keywords (933) and Keywords Plus (3612) indicates wide thematic diversity.

Conclusions: Research on M. urundeuva has expanded since 2010, supported by biodiversity policies and growing interest in sustainable bioproducts. This bibliometric overview provides an evidence-based foundation for guiding future research concerning this species.

Keywords: Anacardiaceae; Bibliometric analysis; Biodiversity; Pharmacology; Medicinal plants.

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Published

2026-05-24

How to Cite

Vasconcelos, R. B. ., Soares, I. L., Leal, L. P. ., Silva, W. A. da ., Marinho, R. B. V. ., Cetira-Filho, Édson L. ., Farias, R. J. ., Lima-Júnior, F. A. S. de ., Silva, P. G. B. ., & Bandeira, M. A. M. . (2026). From ethnobotany to biotechnology: Research trends on Myracrodruon urundeuva (Anacardiaceae). Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 34, 1–22. Retrieved from https://ethnobotanyjournal.org/index.php/era/article/view/8039

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Vol. 34 (2026)

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