Hancornia speciosa
Hancornia speciosa, commonly known as the spectacular flowering shrub, is a prized ornamental plant valued for its brilliant, trumpet-shaped blooms. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, this species holds significant interest in ethnobotanical studies due to its unique chemical properties, making it a subject of fascination for both gardeners and researchers.
- Scientific name: Hancornia speciosa
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hancornia speciosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the Apocynaceae family and is identified by the genus Hancornia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hancornia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within Western South America. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of both Bolivia and Peru. Its range also extends significantly into the country of Brazil. Within Brazil, it is located in the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Together, these locations define the diverse geographical footprint of Harcornia speciosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Chemicals
Hancornia speciosa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bornesitol, carotenoids, cornoside, myo-Inositol, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bornesitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cornoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myo-Inositol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyunsaturated fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hancornia speciosa has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antihypertensive, Antimutagenic, Antiobesity, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hancornia speciosa has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive, antihyperglycemic, gastritis, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |