The Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology of Wild Tomatillos, Physalis longifolia Nutt., and Related Physalis Species: A Review

Kindscher, Kelly; Long, Quinn G.; Corbett, Stephen; Bosnak, Kirsten; Loring, Hillary; Cohen, Mark S.; Timmermann, Barbara N.

doi:10.1007/s12231-012-9210-7

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“…The taxonomy of the genus can be confusing, and many species are not easily distinguishable, even by specialists, and many have been wrongly identified (Kindscher et al, 2012). Morphological characters are commonly used to identify Physalis species (Vargas-Ponce et al, 2011), but the in-depth knowledge concerning the interspecific genus differences, mainly by the inclusion and assessment of parameters productive and reproductive, can be another tool for their differentiation.…”

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Biometric characteristics of fruits and physiological characterization of seeds of Physalis species (Solanaceae)

Souza

Oliveira

et al. 2017

Agraria

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The Physalis genus includes species with nutraceutical uses and is typically identified by morphological characteristics. In Brazil and the world, the best-known species are P. angulata, P. peruviana and P. ixocarpa emerging more in the production of fruit used for various purposes. In this scenario, the physicochemical characteristics of mature fruits and seeds, are extremely important, especially for commercial purposes as well as the separation and identification of promising genotypes. Biometric analysis of ripe fruit, measuring the o Brix, seed analyses were performed and compared four potential species Physalis grown in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil. Principal component analysis showed two of the ten analyzed characteristics that represent about 98% of the total variance observed between species, namely: °Brix and E15 (Emergency in 15 days after sowing). P. ixocarpa fruit stood out in relation to other species, reaching the highest average for the biometric data. Key words:o Brix; emergency; Physalis ixocarpa; P. peruviana; P. angulata Características biométricas de frutos e caracterização fisiológica de sementes de espécies de Physalis (Solanaceae)RESUMO O gênero Physalis inclui espécies com usos nutracêuticos e são identificadas basicamente por caracteristicas morfológicas. No Brasil e no mundo as espécies mais conhecidas são P. angulata, P. ixocarpa e P. peruviana despontando mais na produção de frutos utilizados para diversos fins. Neste cenário, as características físico-químicas dos frutos maduros e sementes são extremamente importantes, especialmente para fins comerciais bem como na separação e identificação de genótipos promissores. Análises biométricas de frutos maduros, a medição do o Brix, análises de sementes foram realizados e comparados entre quatro espécies potenciais de Physalis, cultivadas em Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brasil. Análises de componentes principais mostraram duas das dez características analisadas que representam cerca de 98% da variância total observada entre as espécies, a saber: °Brix e E15 (Emergência em 15 dias após a semeadura). Frutos de P. ixocarpa se destacaram em relação às outras espécies, atingindo as maiores médias para os dados biométricos. Palavras-chave:o Brix; emergência; Physalis ixocarpa; P. peruviana; P. angulata 1 Instituto Federal do Sertão Pernambucano, BR 232, km 508, Zona Rural, CEP 56000-000, Salgueiro-PE, Brasil.

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Biometric characteristics of fruits and physiological characterization of seeds of Physalis species (Solanaceae)

Souza

Oliveira

et al. 2017

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“…Mexico has around 70 species and is considered to be their center of origin (D'Arcy 1991;Vargas-Ponce et al 2011). There has been a significant tradition of Physalis fruit consumption in Mexico since the preHispanic period (Montes-Hernández et al 1991;Kindscher et al 2012). This is favored by the species richness of the genus and its distribution throughout most of the territory (Vargas-Ponce et al 2003).…”

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Diversity and genetic structure of the husk tomato (Physalis philadelphica Lam.) in Western Mexico

Zamora-Tavares

Vargas‐Ponce

Sánchez-Martínez

et al. 2014

Genet Resour Crop Evol

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Physalis is an American plant genus that includes species of economic importance for their edible fruit. Consumption of this fruit is a historic tradition in Mexico. Physalis philadelphica is one of the most abundant species, which can grow under wild, weedy or cultivated conditions. It presents high morphological variability in terms of vegetative and reproductive traits; however, no study has been made of its genetic diversity or the impact of human activity on its diversity and differentiation patterns. We determined genetic parameters in nine populations representing a management gradient, including three wild, three weedy and three cultivated populations, using 88 inter-simple sequence repeat markers. The diversity of the total gene pool was high (Ht = 0.292, HT B = 0.319) and did not decrease with the intensity degree of management. Reproductive system, life form and the wide distribution determined the genetic variation of the taxon. AMOVA revealed high variation within the total gene pool (44.3 %) and among populations (46.7 %). This was influenced by pollinator behavior, dispersal form, geographic discontinuity of the studied populations and human selection. Variation among population management categories was lower (9 %), indicating that this variable has little effect, most likely due to the broad gene pool of the taxon. However, analysis of genetic distance and Bayesian assignment distinguished two groups: cultivated and wild, with weedy populations interspersed between. This result suggests that selection for agricultural and morphological attributes of P. philadelphica contributes to this differentiation. Future studies could address the evolutionary dynamics of the wild-weedy-domesticated complex.

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“…The ethnobotany and phytochemistry of P. longifolia P. longifolia Nutt., "wild tomatillo" or "longleaf groundcherry", is a perennial herbaceous species that produces numerous pea-sized yellow-green ripe fruits that taste similar to an under-ripened strawberry [13]. This species occurs from northern Mexico throughout the continental U.S. and into southern Canada [13].…”

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“…Fruits from related Physalis species, such as the commercially available Physalis ixocarpa and Physalis peruviana, have gained gastronomy popularity, where they are routinely utilized in confectionery and green "tomatillo" sauces [13]. Furthermore, previous phytochemical analysis identified numerous antioxidant constituents in these Physalis fruits, where anthocyanins were found to be present in P. ixocarpa [19]; while carotenoids, as well as withanolides were observed in P. peruviana; respectively [20,21].…”

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The therapeutic potential of Physalis longifolia against various carcinomas

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The Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology of Wild Tomatillos, Physalis longifolia Nutt., and Related Physalis Species: A Review

Cited by 39 publications

References 30 publications

Biometric characteristics of fruits and physiological characterization of seeds of Physalis species (Solanaceae)

Biometric characteristics of fruits and physiological characterization of seeds of Physalis species (Solanaceae)

Diversity and genetic structure of the husk tomato (Physalis philadelphica Lam.) in Western Mexico

The therapeutic potential of Physalis longifolia against various carcinomas

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