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Hintonia standleyana

Hintonia standleyana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hintonia standleyana, scientifically known as Hintonia standleyana, is a significant medicinal tree native to the Mexican rainforests. Renowned for its potent hypoglycemic properties, its leaves are traditionally used to manage diabetes. This botanical treasure offers promising natural alternatives for regulating blood sugar levels and supporting metabolic health.

Family
Rubiaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Leaf · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hintonia standleyana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Hintonia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Hintonia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within specific regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence extends across the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf. Additionally, it can be located throughout the Mexico Southwest region. Moving further south, its range reaches into Central America. Specifically, the species is known to grow within the borders of Guatemala.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Central America Guatemala

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Hintonia standleyana 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 parts reported in Hintonia standleyana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Stem

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Hintonia standleyana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, 4-phenylcoumarins.

Chemicals reported in Hintonia standleyana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4-phenylcoumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology
  2. Journal of natural products

4-phenylcoumarins

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Conditions

Hintonia standleyana has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antidiabetic, gastrointestinal disorders.

Conditions investigated for Hintonia standleyana
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gastrointestinal disorders 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidiabetic

  1. Journal of natural products

Gastrointestinal disorders

  1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Hintonia standleyana has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH(2)Cl(2)-MeOH (1:1) extract of the leaves.

Preparations reported for Hintonia standleyana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh (1:1) extract of the leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh (1:1) extract of the leaves

  1. Journal of natural products