Bibliometric Analysis of <i>Eugenia uniflora</i> L. from Brazil: Study Based on Scopus Data from 2020-2025

Eugenia uniflora L. is a tropical plant that contains a variety of bioactive compounds, including anthraquinones, steroids, triterpenes, and other phenolic compounds, which have potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. This study aims to identify the main research patterns, leading researchers, commonly used terminology, and collaboration networks between authors and countries from 2020 to 2025, using a bibliometric approach on E. uniflora L. The data were obtained from Scopus through a combination of relevant English keywords and all open-access sources. Of the 920 articles retrieved, 146 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed using VOSviewer software version 1.6.20 for co-authorship, co-occurrence, and bibliographic coupling. Brazil emerged as the top contributor, with the highest number of publications, institutional affiliations, and collaborative efforts among researchers. The year 2022 recorded the highest scholarly output, with 32 publications. Keyword analysis shows that the primary research focus is on antioxidant activity, bioactive compounds, and the therapeutic potential of this plant. Overlay visualizations indicated an increasing emphasis on in vivo testing of pharmacological effects, especially concerning anti-inflammatory and cytotoxicity studies. These findings highlight opportunities for further research in previously underexplored areas, such as antimicrobial and anticancer applications, and support the strategic cultivation of E. uniflora L. as a pharmacologically valuable plant. This research provides a solid foundation for future studies on E. uniflora L.