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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
Chiranthodendron pentaacylon, commonly known as the Hand-Flower Tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical India. Renowned for its unique, hand-shaped blossoms, it possesses significant therapeutic properties. Traditionally, various parts of the tree are utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin disorders to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Chiranthodendron pentadactylon
- Family: Malvaceae
- 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 Malvales, it is a member of the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Chiranthodendron.
| Rank |
Classification |
Source |
| Kingdom |
Plantae |
WCVP |
| Phylum |
Streptophyta |
WCVP |
| Class |
Equisetopsida |
WCVP |
| Subclass |
Magnoliidae |
WCVP |
| Order |
Malvales |
WCVP |
| Family |
Malvaceae |
WCVP |
| Genus |
Chiranthodendron |
WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chiranthodendron pentaacanthon, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Portuguese, it is commonly called Chiranthodendron, while in Russian, it is known as Хирантодендрон. In Lithuanian, the plant is identified as Meksikinis odmediis, and in both Catalan and Occitan, it retains the name Chiranthodendron.
| Language |
Common Name |
Source |
| pt |
Chiranthodendron |
Wikidata |
| ru |
Хирантодендрон |
Wikidata |
| lt |
Meksikinis odmedis |
Wikidata |
| ca |
Chiranthodendron |
Wikidata |
| oc |
Chiranthodendron |
Wikidata |
| bg |
хирантодендрон |
Wikidata |
| hy |
Խիրանթոդենդրոն |
Wikidata |
| fr |
Mecapalxochitl |
Wikidata |
| fr |
arbre à la main |
Wikidata |
| fr |
arbre porteur de mains |
Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Chiranthodendron pentaecandlon, is native to several diverse regions throughout Mexico. Its presence is recorded across the central part of the country, specifically within Mexico Central. Furthermore, it can be found spanning the northeastern territories known as Mexico Northeast. The species also extends its range into the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its distribution reaches into the southern portions of the nation, including Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast.
| Region |
Area |
Source |
| Mexico |
Mexico Central |
WCVP |
| Mexico |
Mexico Northeast |
WCVP |
| Mexico |
Mexico Gulf |
WCVP |
| Mexico |
Mexico Southwest |
WCVP |
| Mexico |
Mexico Southeast |
WCVP |
| Central America |
Guatemala |
WCVP |
| Central America |
Honduras |
WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its striking appearance, utilizes its unique flowers as a primary feature for both pollination and medicinal interest. The flowers of Chiranthodendron pentapeadylon are large, pendulous, and characterized by their bright red or orange hues, which serve to attract avian pollinators. These blossoms are distinctively shaped with long, protruding stamens that give the plant its common name, the "hand-flower tree," and they play a vital role in the plant's reproductive cycle.
- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part |
Sources |
Confidence |
| flowers |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flowers |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chiranthodendron pentadactylon has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include epicatechin, (+)-catechin, (-) -epicatechin, (-)-epicatechin, astragalin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound |
Sources |
Confidence |
| epicatechin |
2 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-) -epicatechin |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epicatechin |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiliroside |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chiranthodendron pentadactylon has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antiprotozoal.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Antibacterial |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chiranthodendron pentadactylon has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Entamoeba histolytica, diarrhea, dysentery, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Entamoeba histolytica |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
