Bauhinia forficata
Bauhinia forficaata, commonly known as the Orach tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Bauhinia forficata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bauhinia forficaata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and is categorized under 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 broad presence across several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be specifically located within Bolivia. Its distribution extends significantly into Brazil, where it is found throughout the West-Central region. Furthermore, the species thrives in the Northeast and Southeast areas of Brazil. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the Southern part of Brazil as well.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Bauhinia forficata has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 28 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferitrin, flavonoids, kaempferol, Al, Cu.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 28
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferitrin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bauhinia forficata has 9 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Diuretic, Anticoagulant, Antihypertensive.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bauhinia forficata has 14 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antidiabetic, diuretic, hypoglycemia, hypoglycemic.
- Total uses
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |