Hansenia weberbaueriana
Hansenia weberbaueriana, commonly known as "Pau-ferro" in Brazil, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Rich in tannins and flavonoids, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant bioactive potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Hansenia weberbaueriana
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 in the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and falls under the genus Hansenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hansenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions across the vast landscape of China. It can be found growing throughout the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Furthermore, its natural range extends into the high-altitude territories of Qinghai. The distribution also includes the unique environmental zones of Tibet. Consequently, these specific provinces define the primary geographical footprint of Hansenia weberbaueriana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Activities
Hansenia weberbaueriana has 8 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |