wareque

Ibervillea sonorae · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Wareque, scientifically known as Ibervillea sonorae, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to the arid landscapes of Sonora. Highly valued in traditional ethnobotanical practices, this plant offers unique therapeutic properties. It is primarily utilized by indigenous communities to treat various ailments, showcasing the profound healing potential of desert flora.

Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Root
Common names
Wareque
Scientific synonyms
Maximowiczia Sonorae Var. Brevicaulis · Maximowiczia Sonorae Var. Peninsularis · 2 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Güereque
  • choya guani
  • guareque
  • wereke

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ibervillea sonorae

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Cucurbitales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ibervillea.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Cucurbitales WCVP
Family Cucurbitaceae WCVP
Genus Ibervillea WCVP

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within a specific region of North America. Its geographical distribution is concentrated in the nation of Mexico. More specifically, it inhabits the northwestern portions of the country. This limited range defines the natural habitat where the species can be discovered. Therefore, its presence is a distinct characteristic of the Mexican Northwest.

Region Area Source
Mexico Mexico Northwest WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Ibervillea sonorae, utilizes its roots as a vital structural and functional component for survival in its natural habitat. These subterranean organs are responsible for anchoring the plant firmly into the soil and absorbing the essential water and nutrients required for growth. In many medicinal species within the Menispermaceae family, the roots are also of particular interest due to the presence of specific alkaloids and bioactive compounds that may be harvested for traditional therapeutic uses.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Ibervillea sonorae has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cucurbitacins.

Chemicals reported in Ibervillea sonorae
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cucurbitacins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cucurbitacins

  1. Steroids

Activities

Ibervillea sonorae has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antidiabetic Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Ibervillea sonorae has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, cancer, edema, fungi, gastrointestinal disorders.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Diabetes mellitus Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cancer Steroids (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
edema Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
fungi Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
gastrointestinal disorders Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Bacillus subtilis methanol extract Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extracts Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
capsules containing the plant's dried and powdered caudices Steroids (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanolic extracts Journal of medicinal food (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
roots Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆