Fridericia chica
Fridericia chica, commonly known as Chica or Pata de Vaca, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin conditions, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Fridericia chica
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Bignoniaceae and is identified by the genus Fridericia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fridericia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Fridericia chica, is referred to by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is called 赭染藤 (zh), while in Portuguese, it is commonly known as Crajiru (pt). In several other contexts, including Cebuano (ceb), Swedish (sv), and Waray (war), it is identified by its botanical designation, Arrabiadaea chica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 赭染藤 | Wikidata |
| pt | Crajiru | Wikidata |
| ceb | Arrabidaea chica | Wikidata |
| sv | Arrabidaea chica | Wikidata |
| war | Arrabidaea chica | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 赭染藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 契卡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout various regions of Mexico. Its distribution includes the central areas as well as the coastal stretches of the Mexico Gulf. Furthermore, it can be found spanning across the Mexico Southwest and the Mexico Southeast. Moving southward, the species extends its range into the territory of Central America. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the country of Belize.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fridericia chica (formerly Chamaecrista chamaecamea), utilizes various components for its traditional therapeutic applications. The leaves serve as the primary part used in folk medicine, often prepared as decoctions or infusions to treat skin conditions and inflammatory ailments. When processed into a concentrated Leaves Extract, the bioactive compounds within the plant become more potent, allowing for more effective medicinal use. Ultimately, the medicinal properties of the Leaves are what make this species a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fridericia chica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, acetovanilone, anthocyanidins, myricetin-3-O-glucuronide.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetovanilone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin-3-O-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fridericia chica has 9 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antimutagenic, Antineoplastic.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insect-Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fridericia chica has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Dengue, anemia, diarrhea, gastric ulcers, hemorrhage.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dengue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |