Helicteres vegae
Helicteres vegae, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, holds profound value in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical composition and ethnobotanical applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological development.
- Scientific name: Helicteres vegae
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helicteres | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Helicteres vegae, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the screw tree, while in Hindi, it is known as the kunda. Additionally, in Sanskrit, this medicinal plant is called the kunda.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Helicteres vegae, utilizes its various morphological structures to support its biological functions and medicinal properties. The stems serve as the primary structural framework, providing the necessary support for the plant's growth and facilitating the transport of essential nutrients and water throughout its system. Additionally, the leaves act as the main site for photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to produce energy while also housing specific phytochemicals that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Helicteres vegae has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helicteres vegae has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Helicteres vegae has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |