Bauhinia ungulata var. obtusifolia
Bauhinia ungulata var. obtusifolia, commonly known as the Orach Orchid tree, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this variety offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating skin ailments and inflammation, making it a vital subject for botanical and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Bauhinia ungulata var. obtusifolia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Bauhinia, specifically the variety obtusifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bauhinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bauhinia unguolata var. obtusifolia, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic groups. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Ordeal Tree, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called Pau-de-Ordeal. In French, the plant is known as l'Arbre d'Ordeal, and in Spanish, it is referred to as el Árbol de Ordeal.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of South America. Its geographical presence is specifically concentrated in the country of Brazil. Within this nation, the species can be located throughout the Brazil North region. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Brazil Northeast area. These specific territories define the natural range where this variety thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bauhinia ungulata var. obtusifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, isoquercitrin, p-coumaric acid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |