Ceanothus depressus
Ceaunothus depressus, commonly known as the low-growing broom, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to specific arid regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. It is primarily utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, offering significant promise for natural pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Ceanothus depressus
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Ceanothus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ceanothus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ceanothus depressus, is recognized by various regional common names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the lowbush ceanothus, while in Spanish, it is known as ceanoto rastrero. Additionally, in the context of local botanical nomenclature, it may be identified as ceanoto deprimido.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Cenothus depressus, exhibits a wide geographical distribution throughout various regions of Mexico. It can be found spanning across the central part of the country in Mexico Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. The species is also documented within the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range reaches into both the Mexico Northwest and the Mexico Southwest regions.
| 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, commonly known as Ceanothus depressus, possesses specific anatomical structures that contribute to its medicinal properties. Within its underground system, the root xylem serves as a vital vascular tissue, facilitating the essential transport of water and dissolved minerals from the soil to the rest of the plant. This internal conduction system is crucial for maintaining the physiological health of the specimen, ensuring that the nutrients required for its bioactive compounds are efficiently distributed throughout its structure.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root xylem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ceanothus depressus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ca, Cu, Fe, Mg, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ca | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |