Eysenhardtia platycarpa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eysenhardtia cobriformis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is further categorized under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Eysenhardtia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout various regions of Mexico. Its geographical range includes a significant distribution across Mexico Central. Additionally, the species can be found growing in Mexico Northeast and Mexico Northwest. It also inhabits the landscapes of Mexico Southwest. Finally, the plant is documented within the territories of Mexico Southeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Eysenhardtia platycarpa is characterized by a woody growth form that manifests as both a tree and a shrub. It is an independent organism, functioning as a non-parasitic species, and maintains a terrestrial habit rather than being aquatic or epiphytic. In terms of its structural support, the plant is self-supporting, exhibiting a growth habit that does not require climbing mechanisms such as lianas or vines.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Eysenhardtia platycarpa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Eysenhardtia platycarpa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include D-Pinitol, Hexadecanoic acid, STIGMASTEROL, Steroids, Sugars.

D-Pinitol

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hexadecanoic acid

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Steroids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Sugars

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations