Fevillea cordifolia
Fevillea cordifolia, commonly known as the Heartleaf False Vine, is a versatile medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in Ayurvedic practices to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This plant serves as a vital natural resource in holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Fevillea cordifolia
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Cucurbitales, it is classified under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Fevillea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fevillea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions in the Americas. In North America, it can be found specifically within Southwest Mexico. Its range extends significantly into Central America through various countries. It is documented to grow in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Furthermore, the species is present in Costa Rica and Panamá.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cayman Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Activities
Fevillea cordifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |