Eysenhardtia polystachya
Eysenhardtia polyschachya, commonly known as the "falsa" or "white-flowered eysenhardtia," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Eysenhardtia polystachya
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Eysenhardtia polystachya, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Fabales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Eysenhardtia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eysenhardtia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various regions of Mexico. It can be found throughout the central parts of the country, specifically within Mexico Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range reaches into the diverse landscapes of both Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| 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
Eysenhardtia polystachya has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eysenhardtia polystachya has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eysenhardtia polystachya has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Porphyromonas gingivalis, Streptococcus mutans, cancer, diarrhea, infections.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Porphyromonas gingivalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus mutans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |