Bocconia arborea
Bocconia arborea, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant, holds profound value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from inflammatory conditions to infections. Understanding its botanical properties offers promising insights into modern pharmacological developments and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Bocconia arborea
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by its genus, Bocconia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bocconia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bocconia arborea, is referred to by the common name 肖博落迥 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 肖博落迥 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across two distinct continents. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its range extends to North America, specifically within the diverse regions of Mexico. Within the Mexican territory, it is located in Mexico Central as well as the Northeast area. Furthermore, the species is also documented to inhabit the Gulf region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bocconia arborea, is characterized by distinct morphological features across its various structures. Its woody stems provide the necessary support for its upright growth habit, serving as the structural framework of the organism. The leaves are typically large and prominent, playing a vital role in photosynthesis and often exhibiting specific shapes characteristic of the Papaveraceae family. Additionally, the bark covers the stems and branches, acting as a protective layer that contains various secondary metabolites often studied for their medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bocconia arborea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydrosanguinarine, angoline, bocconarborine A, dihydrochelerythrine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydrosanguinarine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bocconarborine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrochelerythrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bocconia arborea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Vasorelaxant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bocconia arborea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |