Bauhinia coulteri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Casparia coulteri

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Bauhinia, where it is known as Bauhinia coulteri.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Bauhinia coulteri, exhibits a specific range within the country of Mexico. Its presence is documented across several key regions, starting in the Northeast of the nation. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout the Mexico Gulf area. The distribution also extends southward into the Mexico Southeast territory. Consequently, these three distinct regions define the primary geographical footprint of this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Bauhinia coulteri is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing as a self-supporting shrub or small tree. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic or epiphytic tendencies, and is strictly terrestrial in its habitat, showing no aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations. Unlike climbing vines or lianas, this species is entirely self-supporting and does not require external structures for upward growth, maintaining a robust, woody structure throughout its life cycle.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Bauhinia coulteri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Bauhinia coulteri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GAMMA-SITOSTEROL, Phytol, VITAMIN E, palmitic acid, quercitrin.

GAMMA-SITOSTEROL

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phytol

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

VITAMIN E

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

palmitic acid

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercitrin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Bauhinia coulteri has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract.

Ethanolic extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology