Bauhinia tarapotensis
Bauhinia tarapotensis, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is native to specific South American tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat various ailments through its bioactive compounds and natural healing essence.
- Scientific name: Bauhinia tarapotensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bauhinia tarapotensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae within 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated primarily within the Western South American region. Its range extends through the diverse landscapes of Colombia and Ecuador. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the territories of Peru. In addition to these western countries, the species is also located in Northern Brazil. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for Bauhinia tarapotensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Bauhinia tarapotensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |