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Fraxinus uhdei · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Ash, scientifically known as Fraxinus uhdei, is a distinguished medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, its bark and leaves offer potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This resilient species serves as a vital natural resource for treating various ailments in traditional practices.

Family
Oleaceae
Native range
Pacific
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Fraxinus Ovalifolia · Fraxinus Hondurensis · 5 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • fresno
  • Madre de agua
  • Urapán
  • fresno mexicano

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Fraxinus uhdei

Synonyms

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 organized under the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Fraxinus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Oleaceae WCVP
Genus Fraxinus WCVP

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within the North-Central Pacific, specifically found in Hawaii. Its range also extends significantly throughout Mexico, covering a diverse variety of territories. Within the country, it can be located in the central region of Mexico. Additionally, the species is present in the northeast, gulf, and northwest areas of Mexico. These varied locations demonstrate a broad geographical presence across both island and mainland environments.

Region Area Source
North-Central Pacific Hawaii WCVP
Mexico Mexico Central WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northeast WCVP
Mexico Mexico Gulf WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northwest WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southwest WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southeast WCVP
Central America Costa Rica WCVP
Central America Guatemala WCVP
Central America Honduras WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Fraxinus uhdei, is characterized by its distinct foliage, where the leaves serve as a primary component of its botanical structure. These leaves are typically pinnately compound, consisting of several leaflets arranged along a central axis, which is a common feature of the ash family. In medicinal contexts, the study of such plant parts often focuses on the various phytochemical properties contained within the leaf tissue.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Fraxinus uhdei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-Hydroxyoleuropein, Ligustroside, Uhdenoside.

Chemicals reported in Fraxinus uhdei
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
10-Hydroxyoleuropein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ligustroside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Uhdenoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

10-Hydroxyoleuropein

  1. Planta medica

Ligustroside

  1. Planta medica

Uhdenoside

  1. Planta medica

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
leaves Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆