Helicteres vegae
Helicteres vegae · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Helicteres vegae, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in various herbal remedies, it plays a crucial role in treating diverse ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into modern pharmacology and the potential for developing new natural treatments.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Helicteres vegaeSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Malvales, and the family Malvaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Helicteres.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Helicteres |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Helicteres vegae, exhibits a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its documented presence is primarily concentrated within the sovereign borders of Mexico. Within the country, its distribution is restricted to the northwestern region. This indicates that the species thrives in the particular environmental conditions found in those specific territories. Consequently, researchers looking for this medicinal plant should focus their efforts on the Northwest Mexican landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Helicteres vegae has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Pharmaceutical biology
Stem
- Pharmaceutical biology
Chemicals
Helicteres vegae has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids, rosmarinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Condensed Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Condensed Tannins
- Pharmaceutical biology
Flavonoids
- Pharmaceutical biology
rosmarinic acid
- Pharmaceutical biology
Activities
Helicteres vegae has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antimutagenic
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antioxidant
- Pharmaceutical biology
Conditions
Helicteres vegae has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include infectious diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Infectious diseases
- Pharmaceutical biology
Preparations
Helicteres vegae has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanol extracts (ME).
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts (me) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts (me)
- Pharmaceutical biology