Fridericia platyphylla
Fridericia platyphylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Fridericia platyphylla, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in traditional pharmacology. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and skin inflammations. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Root · Roots
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Bignonia Brachypoda Var. Platyphylla · Arrabidaea Brachypoda · 28 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fridericia platyphyllaSynonyms
- Bignonia brachypoda var. platyphylla
- Arrabidaea brachypoda
- Arrabidaea celastroides
- Bignonia brachypoda var. pubescens
- Fridericia celastroides
- Arrabidaea brachypoda var. acuminata
- Arrabidaea brachypoda var. attenuata
- Arrabidaea brachypoda var. cuneata
- Arrabidaea brachypoda var. firma
- Arrabidaea brachypoda var. induta
- Arrabidaea brachypoda var. platyphylla
- Arrabidaea brachypoda var. rigida
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. acuminata
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. cuneata
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. elliptica
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. firma
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. firmula
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. heterophylla
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. induta
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. lasiorrhachis
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. puberula
- Arrabidaea platyphylla var. stricta
- Bignonia brachypoda var. acutifolia
- Bignonia brachypoda var. cuneata
- Bignonia brachypoda var. elliptica
- Bignonia brachypoda var. firmula
- Bignonia brachypoda var. heterophylla
- Bignonia violacea
- Bignonia regnelliana
- Bignonia platyphylla
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fridericia, with the species name being platyphylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fridericia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found in both Guyana and Venezuela. Its presence extends into western South America, where it is documented in Bolivia and Peru. Additionally, the species is located within the West-Central region of Brazil. Together, these locations highlight a broad range across various South American landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fritillaria platyphylla, utilizes its underground structures for essential biological functions and therapeutic applications. The roots, specifically the bulbous root, serve as the primary storage organs for the plant, containing concentrated nutrients and bioactive compounds. In traditional medicinal practices, this specific root part is harvested and processed to extract the chemical constituents responsible for its pharmacological properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fridericia platyphylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include met, quercetin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| met | Human & experimental toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fridericia platyphylla has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Human & experimental toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | Human & experimental toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Human & experimental toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous ethanol extract of the roots | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroethanolic root extract | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |