Karwinskia humboldtiana
Karwinskia humboldtiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Karwinskia humboldtiana, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to South America. Often recognized by its delicate, bell-shaped flowers, this species is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique therapeutic properties. Exploring its biological profile reveals significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic wellness applications.
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rhamnus Biniflora · Rhamnus Maculata · 4 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- cacachila
- tullidora
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Karwinskia humboldtianaSynonyms
- Rhamnus biniflora
- Rhamnus maculata
- Rhamnus humboldtiana
- Karwinskia biniflora
- Karwinskia sessilifolia
- Karwinskia affinis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales, it is classified under the family Rhamnaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Karwinskia, with the species name humboldtiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhamnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Karwinskia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across the southern regions of North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, it is widely found throughout the central territories of the country. The species also inhabits the northeastern and gulf regions of Mexico. Finally, its range extends into the southwestern areas of Mexico, completing its diverse geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Karwinskia humboldtiaana, possesses specific morphological structures that characterize its life cycle, including the development of its fruit. While much of the botanical interest in this species focuses on its delicate, tubular flowers and foliage, the fruit serves as the essential vessel for seed dispersal and reproduction. Through the maturation of the fruit, the plant ensures the continuation of its species within its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Journal of the neurological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Karwinskia humboldtiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include T 514, T-544, T 496, T-516.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| T 514 | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| T-544 | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| T 496 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| T-516 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
T 514
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Toxicology
- Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
T-544
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Toxicology
- Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology
T 496
- Anti-cancer drugs
T-516
- Anti-cancer drugs
Activities
Karwinskia humboldtiana has 5 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic, Cytotoxic, Genotoxic, Hepatotoxic, Toxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | Anti-cancer drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Anti-cancer drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | Anti-cancer drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | Toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | Anti-cancer drugs (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Karwinskia humboldtiana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Guillain-Barré syndrome, bulbar paralysis, polyradiculoneuropathies, polyradiculoneuropathy.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Guillain-Barré syndrome | Journal of the neurological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbar paralysis | Journal of the neurological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyradiculoneuropathies | Journal of the neurological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyradiculoneuropathy | Journal of the neurological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | Salud publica de Mexico (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |