Mortiño is a member of the Ericaceae family native to the Andes that has been used by local
communities for centuries. This species has shown potential in the areas of medicine …

ABSTRACT The Andean Region of Colombia has a large variety of species with diverse
ethnobotanical uses, including industrial, medicinal and food uses. Among these plants are …

Mortiño (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) berry is an endemic fruit from the Andes region and
rich in vitamins, polyphenolic and anthocyanin compounds. The present report describes the …

Fruits and leaves of Vaccinium spp. are known for their high content of bioactive
compounds, but the chemical and biological characteristics of mortiño (Vaccinium …

The Ecuadorian páramo, a high altitude tundra-like ecosystem, is a unique source of various
ecosystem services and distinct biodiversity. Anthropogenic activities are associated with its …

Genus Vaccinium groups plants like shrubs that grows in the highlands of the Andes
Mountains. Its fruits are characterized by their antioxidant and nutritional properties. The …

Vaccinium floribundum, commonly known as mortiño, is a native high Andean wild species
of cultural and economic importance. Genomic resources for V. floribundum are scarce, and …

The native berries of South America present promising marketing opportunities owing to
their high antioxidant content, notably rich in anthocyanin and phenolic compounds …

Mortiño (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) is considered a “superfruit” due to its antioxidant
capacity and possible health benefits. To date, there is no known study that addresses the …

Abstract Vaccinium floribundum Kunth (Ericaceae) is a native Andean species with shrubby
habit and edible fruits. It is mostly distributed in the paramos of the Andes, from Venezuela to …