Bolax gummifera
Bolax gummifera, commonly known as the Bolax tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its resinous gum. Traditionally used in various cultures, it offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This botanical treasure continues to inspire modern pharmacological research into natural healing alternatives.
- Scientific name: Bolax gummifera
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Bolax gummifera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and falls under the genus Bolax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bolax | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bolax gummifera, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called the gum bola or bola gum, while in Spanish, it is identified as goma de bola. In the local context of its native regions, it is often known by its vernacular names such as bolax or simply bola.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Bolax gummifera, is primarily located within the southern regions of South America. Its distribution specifically extends into the southern parts of Argentina. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the southern reaches of Chile. The species also inhabits the Subantarctic Islands, particularly the Falkland Islands. Together, these areas define the limited geographical range where the plant naturally occurs.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
| Subantarctic Islands | Falkland Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Bolax gummifera has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Bolax gummifera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |