Bauhinia holophylla
Bauhinia holophylla, commonly known as the full-leaf orchid tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, promote wound healing, and support digestive health through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Bauhinia holophylla
- 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 subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Bauhinia. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Bauhinia holophyllla.
| 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 geographical distribution across the South American continent. It can be found in Western South America, specifically within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is also widely documented throughout various regions of Brazil. Within Brazil, it inhabits the North, South, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species is known to grow in the West-Central region of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bauhinia holophylla has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol, myricetin, epicatechin, flavonoids, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bauhinia holophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bauhinia holophylla has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, analgesic, antidiabetic, hypoglycemic agent, infections.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic agent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |