Brongniartia podalyrioides
Brongniartia podalyrioides, commonly known as the podalyrium or silver-leafed brongnairtia, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to East Asian montane forests. Renowned for its unique physiological properties, this plant is studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering traditional healing benefits and significant interest in modern ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Brongniartia podalyrioides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is situated within the family Fabaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Brongniartia, and its species name, podalyrioides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brongniartia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Brongniartia podalyrioides, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its native habitats. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as chilca, while in English, it is often called the Chilean chilca.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence throughout the various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing in the central parts of the country, specifically within Mexico Central. Its distribution extends into the northeastern territories, covering the area known as Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is established in the coastal regions of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant is also documented across the diverse landscapes of both Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Brongniartia podalyrioides, is a medicinal species where various components may be utilized, though the roots serve as a significant part of its biological structure. In many medicinal traditions, the roots of plants within this genus are valued for their specific chemical properties and therapeutic potential. While the entire plant contributes to its overall growth and survival, the roots function as the essential foundation for nutrient absorption and anchorage within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Brongniartia podalyrioides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-edunol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-edunol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |