Bauhinia bauhinioides
Bauhinia bauhinioides, commonly known as the orchid tree or mountain bauhinia, is a resilient medicinal shrub prized in traditional practices. Renowned for its unique bi-lobed leaves, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a vital resource in botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Bauhinia bauhinioides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is specifically nested within the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Bauhinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bauhinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the Americas. In the Caribbean, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Cuba. Moving toward Western South America, the species can also be found growing in Bolivia. Within Brazil, it occupies a vast range that includes the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Consequently, its habitat spans multiple climatic zones from the tropical islands to the South American mainland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bauhinia bauhinioides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include P2.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bauhinia bauhinioides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antithrombotic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bauhinia bauhinioides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |