Anemopaegma
Anemopaegma, commonly known as a significant medicinal woody climber, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Native to tropical regions, this plant is prized in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. Its various parts are utilized to treat diverse ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Anemopaegma
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Ultimately, this medicinal species is identified by the genus Anemopaegma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anemopaegma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the language and region, including Анемопегма in Russian, анемопегма in Bulgarian, and 黄葳属 in Chinese, specifically referred to as 黄葳属 in Simplified Chinese and 黃葳屬 in Traditional Chinese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Анемопегма | Wikidata |
| bg | анемопегма | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄葳属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄葳属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃葳屬 | Wikidata |
| hr | Anemopegma | Wikidata |
| es | Cupulissa | Wikidata |
| es | Pseudopaegma | Wikidata |
| es | Platolaria | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in North and Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found spanning the Gulf coast, the Southwest, and the Southeast. Its presence extends southward into Central America, where it is documented in Belize. Additionally, the species is recorded in the country of Costa Rica. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Anemopaegma, utilizes its bark as a primary source of medicinal properties. The bark is typically harvested from the stem or trunk, where it contains the specific bioactive compounds required for traditional healing practices. When processed, this bark serves as the essential component in various decoctions and preparations used to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anemopaegma has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |