Hebecarpa ovata
Hebecarpa ovata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Hebecaarpia ovata, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern medicine and enhancing natural therapeutic interventions worldwide.
- Family
- Polygalaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hebecarpa ovataSynonyms
- Polygala isotricha
- Asemeia ovata
- Hebecarpa costaricensis
- Polygala sanctae-luciae
- Polygala antillensis
- Polygala platycarpa var. stricta
- Polygala americana var. hebecarpa
- Polygala guatemalensis
- Polygala hayesii
- Polygala hebecarpa
- Polygala costaricensis
- Polygala consobrina
- Polygala ovata
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- barba de chivo
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 Fabales and the family Polygalaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Hebecaarpia, and species name, ovata.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Polygalaceae |
| Genus | Hebecarpa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions in North and Central America. In Mexico, it can be found spanning from the Gulf region to the Southwest. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast portion of Mexico. Moving into Central America, the species is documented within the borders of El Salvador. Finally, its range continues southward into the country of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
| Central America | Honduras |
| Central America | Nicaragua |
| Caribbean | Haiti |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hebecarpa ovata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteolin 7-O-glucoside, RUTIN, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, trans-Ferulic Acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Luteolin 7-O-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-Ferulic Acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Luteolin 7-O-glucoside
- Computational biology and chemistry
RUTIN
- Computational biology and chemistry
caffeic acid
- Computational biology and chemistry
p-coumaric acid
- Computational biology and chemistry
trans-Ferulic Acid
- Computational biology and chemistry
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Asemeia ovata extracts | Computational biology and chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |