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
- wareque
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Güereque
- choya guani
- guareque
- wereke
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ibervillea sonoraeSynonyms
- Maximowiczia sonorae var. brevicaulis
- Maximowiczia sonorae var. peninsularis
- Maximowiczia insularis
- Maximowiczia sonorae
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cucurbitacins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cucurbitacins
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |