Byrsonima crassifolia
Byrsonima crassifolia, commonly known as the "Guaco" plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and various insect bites or stings.
- Scientific name: Byrsonima crassifolia
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Malpighiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Byrsonima.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Byrsonima | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence throughout the various regions of Mexico. Its distribution is widespread, stretching across Mexico Central and into the regions of Mexico Northeast. It can also be found thriving in the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the arid landscapes of Mexico Northwest. Finally, the plant is documented within the territories of Mexico Southwest, completing its broad national coverage.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Byrsonima crassifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carotenoid, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Byrsonima crassifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Byrsonima crassifolia has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhi.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella flexneri | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |