Amphipterygium adstringens
Amphipterygium adstringens ex
Amphipterygium adstringens, commonly known as the "wild jasmine" of certain regions, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting holistic wellness through its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Amphipterygium adstringens
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling into the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Amphipterygium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amphipterygium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Amphipterygium adstringens, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese contexts, it is identified as 收敛性乳椿 (zh), 收敛性乳椿 (zh-hans), and 收敛性乳椿 (zh-cn). In Spanish-speaking areas, it is commonly known as Coachalalate (es), though it is also sometimes referred to by its scientific designation, Hypopterygium adstringens (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 收敛性乳椿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 收敛性乳椿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 收敛性乳椿 | Wikidata |
| es | Hypopterygium adstringens | Wikidata |
| es | Coachalalate | Wikidata |
| es | Chalalate | Wikidata |
| es | Juliania adstringens | Wikidata |
| es | Cuachalalate | Wikidata |
| es | Cuachalala | Wikidata |
| en | Amphipterygium adstringens ex | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range extending from North America into Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is widespread, spanning the Central and Northeast regions. It is also commonly found throughout the Mexico Gulf and Mexico Southwest areas. Moving further south, the species can be located within the borders of Guatemala. Consequently, its distribution covers diverse ecological zones across these specific territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Amphipterygium adsstringens, utilizes specific components of its structure for its medicinal properties, particularly the stem bark and the outer bark. The stem bark is often harvested to extract bioactive compounds, while the general bark serves as a primary source for traditional preparations. Together, these parts contain the essential constituents required for the plant's therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Amphipterygium adstringens has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3- epi-oleanolic acid, 3alpha-hydroxymasticadienonic acid, 6-nonadecyl salicylic acid, Masticadienonic acid, anacardic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3- epi-oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3alpha-hydroxymasticadienonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-nonadecyl salicylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Masticadienonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anacardic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steffimycin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amphipterygium adstringens has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Gastroprotective, Antiacne, Antibacterial, Antibiotic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amphipterygium adstringens has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Streptococcus mutans, Trichinella spiralis.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberculosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Porphyromonas gingivalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichinella spiralis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |