Cayaponia racemosa
Cayaponia racemosa, commonly known as "Cayuco" or "Cayaponia," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, owing to its rich bioactive compound profile.
- Scientific name: Cayaponia racemosa
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitales. Finally, it is a member of the family Cucurbitaceae and is categorized under the genus Cayaponia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cayaponia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cayaponia racemosa, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as cayaponia. In Spanish, it is commonly called cayaponia or guaco. In Portuguese, it is known as cayaponia or guaco, while in French, it is referred to as cayaponia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning both Atlantic islands and various regions of North America. In the Atlantic, its presence is recorded within the Macaronesia region, specifically across the Canary Islands. Within Mexico, it can be found stretching across the Northeast territories. Its range continues through the Gulf regions of Mexico as well. Finally, the species is documented in both the Southwest and Southeast areas of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | 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 |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cayaponia racemosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cucurbitacin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cucurbitacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cayaponia racemosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cayaponia racemosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Sarcoma 180.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sarcoma 180 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |