Indigofera thibaudiana
Indigofera thibaudiana, commonly known as a unique member of the Fabaceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Native to specific tropical regions, it possesses distinct phytochemical properties used in traditional healing to address various ailments, offering promising insights for contemporary pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Indigofera thibaudiana
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Indigofera thibaudiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Indigofera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Indigofera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the country of Mexico. It can be found throughout the central part of the nation in Mexico Central. Its presence extends into the northeastern territories, specifically within Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species inhabits the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its geographical range reaches into both Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Activities
Indigofera thibaudiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |