Davilla nitida
Davilla nitida, commonly known as the "climbing vine" or "Davilla," is a fascinating tropical woody climber native to South America. Renowned for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently studied for its diverse bioactive compounds and traditional medicinal properties in holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Davilla nitida
- Family: Dilleniaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Davilla nitiida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Dilleniales. Finally, it is a member of the family Dilleniaceae and is situated within the genus Davilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dilleniales | WCVP |
| Family | Dilleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Davilla | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations throughout the tropical regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is noted in both the Gulf region and the Southeast. Moving south into Central America, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Guatemala. Its distribution further extends into the territory of Belize. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the country of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Activities
Davilla nitida has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Clastogenic, Phytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clastogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |