Bignonia potosina
Cydista potosina
Bignonia potosina, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic research and natural healthcare developments worldwide.
- Scientific name: Bignonia potosina
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Bignonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bignonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bignonia potosina, is referred to by the common names Cydista potosina in English and Cydista potosina in Spanish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Cydista potosina | Wikidata |
| en | Cydista potosina | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to various regions across the country of Mexico. Its presence is widely documented throughout the central part of the nation. Additionally, it can be found growing in the northeastern territories of Mexico. The species also extends its range into the Gulf and southwest regions of the country. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the southeastern parts of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bignonia potosina, is characterized by its growth habit as a vigorous liana, utilizing woody climbing stems to ascend through the forest canopy. During its blooming season, it produces a distinctive flower that is central to its biological identity and traditional medicinal uses.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liana | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bignonia potosina has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bignonia potosina has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |