Galium mexicanum
Galium mexicanum, commonly known as Mexican bedstraw, is a versatile medicinal herb native to diverse landscapes. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant has long been utilized in traditional healing practices. Its bioactive properties offer significant potential for therapeutic applications, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Galium mexicanum
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family, situated within the genus Galium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Galium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Western North America. In Western Canada, its presence is recorded within the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be found spanning across Oregon and Washington. The species also extends eastward to include the state of Montana. Finally, its range reaches down into the mountainous regions of Colorado.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
Chemicals
Galium mexicanum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glucosides, saponins, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Galium mexicanum has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |