Eryngium beecheyanum
Eryngium beecheyanum, commonly known as Beechmeyer's eryngo, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Characterized by its unique structural morphology, this species has been traditionally utilized in various folk remedies. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Eryngium beecheyanum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eryngium as Eryngium beecheyanum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eryngium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eryngium beecheyanum, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the beecheyanum eryngo, while in Spanish, it is commonly called eryngo de beecheyanum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions of Mexico. Its natural habitat includes the central territories of the country. It can also be found throughout the northeastern parts of Mexico. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Gulf and northwest regions. Finally, this species is documented within the southwestern areas of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eryngium beecheyanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eryngium beecheyanum has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium beecheyanum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant activity, dyslipidemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |