Lonchocarpus oaxacensis
Lonchocarpus oaxacensis, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant from Mexico, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized by local communities for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, potentially uncovering new pharmacological applications for modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Lonchocarpus oaxacensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Lonchocarpus, with the species name oaxacensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lonchocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lonchocarpus oaxacensis, is known by various common names depending on the regional language and local context. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as mamey, while in the indigenous Zapotec language, it is called xidza.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is specifically documented within the diverse landscapes of Mexico. Its natural range is primarily concentrated in the central region of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the southwestern parts of Mexico. These two distinct areas represent the known geographical distribution of the species. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these particular Mexican territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lonchocarpus oaxacensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include minimiflorin, mundulin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| minimiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mundulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |