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Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata

Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Bauhinia forficata subsp. forcifata, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Brazil. Traditionally utilized in folk medicine, this plant is highly valued for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic benefits in managing metabolic disorders and oxidative stress.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Pauletia Breviloba · Bauhinia Forficata Var. Longiflora · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Bauhinia. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies Bauhinia forficaata subsp. forficaata.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Bauhinia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across several key regions within Western South America, specifically within Bolivia. Its distribution extends significantly into Brazil, covering a wide range of diverse environmental zones. Within Brazil, it can be located in the West-Central region and throughout the Northeast. Furthermore, the species is present in the Southeast part of the country. Finally, its geographical reach includes the southern reaches of Brazil.

Region Area
Western South America Bolivia
Brazil Brazil West-Central
Brazil Brazil Northeast
Brazil Brazil Southeast
Brazil Brazil South
Southern South America Argentina Northeast
Southern South America Argentina Northwest
Southern South America Paraguay
Southern South America Uruguay

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (3R)-3-Hydroxydodecanoic acid, 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl acetate, 2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, Quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside, kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside.

Chemicals reported in Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(3R)-3-Hydroxydodecanoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triacetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(3R)-3-Hydroxydodecanoic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

2,3-Dihydroxypropyl acetate

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

2,5-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

kaempferol 3-O-rhamnoside

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

triacetin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Lipolytic.

Activities reported in Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lipolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidiabetic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Lipolytic

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)