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Bauhinia variegata var. candida

Bauhinia variegata var. candida, commonly known as the White Orchid Tree, is a medicinal plant prized in traditional practices. Characterized by its elegant white blooms, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat skin ailments and digestive issues.

  • Scientific name: Bauhinia variegata var. candida
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Native range: Europe

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, the variety candida represents a distinct botanical classification within this group.

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, scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata var. candida, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional usage. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to by the names 白花洋紫荆, 白花洋紫荆 (zh-hans), and 白花洋紫荆 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is known as 粉花羊蹄甲 and 白花羊紫荆 in various Chinese naming conventions.
Language Common Name Source
zh 白花洋紫荆 Wikidata
zh-hans 白花洋紫荆 Wikidata
zh-cn 白花洋紫荆 Wikidata
zh 粉花羊蹄甲 Wikidata
zh 白花羊紫荆 Wikidata
zh 白花宫粉羊蹄甲 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across multiple continents and regions. In Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Spain. Moving towards Asia, it is widely distributed throughout South-Central China. The species also has a significant footprint across the Indian Subcontinent, including Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. Consequently, these varied locations highlight the broad environmental adaptability of this medicinal variety.

Region Area Source
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
China China South-Central WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Bauhinia variegata var. candida, possesses various components that are studied for their therapeutic potential, with its seeds being a notable part of its botanical profile. While the flowers and bark are often highlighted in traditional medicine, the seeds contain specific bioactive compounds that are of interest in pharmacological research. These seeds are typically harvested once the legume-like pods have matured and dried, serving as a concentrated source of the plant's chemical constituents.
Total parts
1
Scientific sources
1
Plant Part Sources Confidence
seeds 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Bauhinia variegata var. candida has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, lysine.

Total chemicals
9
Scientific sources
9

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
aspartic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
glutamic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
glycine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
histidine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
lysine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
methionine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
serine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
trypsin inhibitor 1 ★☆☆☆☆
tyrosine 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Bauhinia variegata var. candida has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.

Total activities
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antidiabetic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Bauhinia variegata var. candida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆