Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata
Bauhinia forficaata subsp. forficaata, commonly known as the Ordeal Tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Activities
Bauhinia forficata subsp. forficata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Lipolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lipolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |