Adenaria floribunda
Adenaria floribunda, commonly known as the Coast Rose, is a distinctive climbing shrub native to South Africa. Characterized by its delicate, heart-shaped leaves and striking pinkish flowers, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its healing properties, often utilized in folk remedies to treat various ailments and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Adenaria floribunda
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Adenaria floribunda, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Lythraceae and is situated within the genus Adenaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Lythraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range stretching from North to Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is noted across the Gulf region and throughout the Southwest. It can also be found extending into the Southeast portion of Mexico. Moving southward into Central America, the species inhabits the landscapes of Guatemala. Finally, its distribution reaches as far south as Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adenaria floribunda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Adenaflorin A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Adenaflorin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Adenaria floribunda has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |