Mexican bedstraw
Galium mexicanum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mexican bedstraw, scientifically known as Galium mexicanum, is a resilient herbaceous plant native to various regions of Mexico. Characterized by its delicate, whorled leaves and small white flowers, this species belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its traditional medicinal applications and ecological importance.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Mexican Bedstraw
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Common Names
- Mexican bedstraw
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- amor de hortelano
- cuajaleche
- pegarropa
French:
- gaillet du Mexique
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Galium mexicanumTaxonomical 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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glucosides, Saponins, Triterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glucosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Glucosides
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Saponins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Triterpenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Galium mexicanum has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane fraction HE 14 b | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane fraction HE 5 | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol fraction ME 13-15 | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |