Galphimia glauca
Galphimia glauca, commonly known as the "Sapo" plant, is a medicinal shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, it is traditionally used in indigenous healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research and bioactive compound discovery.
- Scientific name: Galphimia glauca
- Family: Malpighiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Galphimia glauca, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malpighiaceae and is situated within the genus Galphimia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Malpighiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Galphimia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several distinct regions within Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central part of the country, specifically in Mexico Central. Its distribution also extends into the northeast, covering the area known as Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is present in the coastal and inland regions of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant reaches into the western portions of the nation, including Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Chemicals
Galphimia glauca has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-acetoxygalphimine B, Tetragalloylquinic acid, alkanes, ellagic acid, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-acetoxygalphimine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tetragalloylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galphimidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galphimine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galphimine-B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Galphimia glauca has 8 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Sedative, Anxiolytic, Antiasthmatic, Antiallergic, Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sedative | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Galphimia glauca has 21 reported medicinal uses identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, anxiety disorders, central nervous system disorders, sedative, allergic reactions.
- Total uses
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| central nervous system disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergic reactions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiasthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiarrheal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |