Bonellia albiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is distributed across specific regions of North and Central America. In the nation of Mexico, its presence is primarily documented within the Southeast portion of the country. Moving further south, the species can also be found inhabiting the territory of Belize. Additionally, the plant extends its range into the neighboring country of Guatemala. Together, these locations define the localized geographical footprint of Bonellia albiflora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Bonellia albiflora is characterized by a diverse range of ecological adaptations and physical structures. While it exhibits a versatile habitat profile, it is primarily classified as a terrestrial organism, though it possesses the capacity to exist in aquatic or semiaquatic environments. In terms of its structural growth form, the plant is categorized as a tree, exhibiting a significant degree of development. Its physical habit is described as self-supporting, meaning it functions as a self-supporting structure rather than an obligatory or facultative climber, liana, or vine. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining its own nutritional processes without reliance on a host. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte, and its structural integrity is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary firmness for its arboreal growth form.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Bonellia albiflora 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 root.

Root

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Conditions

Bonellia albiflora has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, oropharyngeal cancer.

Cancer

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Oropharyngeal cancer

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Preparations

Bonellia albiflora has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexanic fraction, methanolic extracts, methanolic root-bark extract.

Hexanic fraction

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Methanolic extracts

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Methanolic root-bark extract

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM