Ibervillea sonorae
Ibervillea sonorae, commonly known as Sonora's Ibervillea, is a resilient medicinal plant native to the arid landscapes of North America. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, this species possesses unique phytochemical properties. It is primarily utilized by indigenous communities for its therapeutic potential in treating various ailments through specialized herbal preparations.
- Scientific name: Ibervillea sonorae
- Family: Cucurbitaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 |
Chemicals
Ibervillea sonorae has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cucurbitacins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cucurbitacins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ibervillea sonorae has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ibervillea sonorae has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, cancer, edema, fungi, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |