Bauhinia variegata var. variegata
Bauhinia variegata var. variegata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Bauhinia variegata var. variegata, is a versatile medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic properties. Often called the Orchid Tree, its flowers, bark, and leaves are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and respiratory issues, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Perlebia Variegata Var. Alboflava · Bauhinia Variegata Var. Chinensis · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bauhinia variegata var. variegataSynonyms
- Perlebia variegata var. alboflava
- Bauhinia variegata var. chinensis
- Bauhinia variegata var. alboflava
- Bauhinia chinensis
- Bauhinia cucullata
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae, it is specifically categorized under the genus Bauhinia. Its precise taxonomic designation is Bauhinia variegata var. variegata.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Bauhinia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, its presence is noted specifically in Madeira. Moving towards the African continent, it is widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Additionally, the species extends its reach into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in the DR Congo. This wide distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in varied tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Bauhinia variegata var. variegata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Chemicals
Bauhinia variegata var. variegata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ursolic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ursolic acid
- Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS
Activities
Bauhinia variegata var. variegata has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Gastroprotective, Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiviral
- Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS
Gastroprotective
- Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS
Hepatoprotective
- Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS
Conditions
Bauhinia variegata var. variegata has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV-1, nasopharyngeal cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hiv-1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nasopharyngeal cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hiv-1
- Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Biochemical and biophysical research communications
Preparations
Bauhinia variegata var. variegata has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, seeds.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extracts
- Journal of mass spectrometry : JMS
Seeds
- Biochemical and biophysical research communications