Echites umbellatus
Echites umbellatus, commonly known as the Umbrella Echites, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Native to tropical regions, this shrub is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential in managing inflammation and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Echites umbellatus
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it falls under the family Apocynaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Echites.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echites | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the southeastern United States, with a specific presence in Florida. Its range extends southward into Mexico, where it is commonly found in the southeast region of the country. In Central America, the species can be located within the borders of both Belize and Honduras. Furthermore, the plant is also established across the Caribbean, specifically within the Bahamas. Together, these regions define the tropical and subtropical habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Bahamas | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cayman Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echites umbellatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PA.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |