Colubrina elliptica
Mabi
Colubrina elliptica, commonly known as the Elliptic Colubrina, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this shrub are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Colubrina elliptica
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Rosales and the family Rhamnaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Colubrina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Colubrina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Colubrina elliptica, is referred to by several common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently called mabbi or soldierwood.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | mabi | Wikidata |
| en | soldierwood | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution throughout parts of North America and Mexico. In the Southeastern United States, its presence is specifically noted in the state of Florida. The species is also extensively found across various regions of Mexico. Specifically, it inhabits Central Mexico as well as the Northeast and Gulf regions of the country. Additionally, its geographical range extends into the Southwest portion of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Colubrina elliptica, possesses various anatomical features, but its medicinal properties are most notably associated with its bark. The bark is frequently harvested and utilized in traditional medicine due to its specific bioactive compounds, which are often employed to treat various ailments. While the leaves and other structures contribute to the overall biology of the species, it is the therapeutic potential found within the bark that remains a primary focus for those studying its ethnobotanical applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Colubrina elliptica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mabioside B.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mabioside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |