Bauhinia rufescens
Bauhinia rufescens, commonly known as the Red Bauhinia, is a striking medicinal shrub celebrated for its vibrant blooms and therapeutic potential. Native to various tropical regions, this plant is traditionally utilized in ethnobotany to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Bauhinia rufescens
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Algeria. Moving toward the western region, it can be found across multiple West Tropical African nations. This includes its occurrence in Benin, Burkina, and the Gambia. Additionally, the species extends its range further south into Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bauhinia rufescens has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eriodictyol, Rutin, alpha-amyrin acetate, beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside, epicatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-amyrin acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menisdaurin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| procyanidin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sequoyitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bauhinia rufescens has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Tyrosinase-Inhibitor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tyrosinase-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bauhinia rufescens has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, fevers, gastroenteritis, hypoglycemic, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastroenteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosinase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |