Karwinskia parvifolia
Karwinskia parvifolia, commonly known as the small-leafed karwinsia, is a delicate medicinal herb native to South America. Renowned for its unique physiological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. Its subtle characteristics make it a significant subject of interest for botanical research and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Karwinskia parvifolia
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is further categorized under the family Rhamnaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Karwinskia.
| 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 is specifically found within a localized region of North America. Its documented presence is restricted to the country of Mexico. Within this nation, the species is situated in the Northwest territory. This narrow distribution suggests that the plant thrives in the unique environmental conditions of that specific area. Consequently, its geographical range is quite limited to these particular Mexican landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Karwinskia parvifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tullidinol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tullidinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Karwinskia parvifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Neurotoxin.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neurotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Karwinskia parvifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |