Mandevilla pentlandiana
Mandevililla pentlandiana, commonly known as the Pentland's Mandevilla, is a captivating tropical climber valued for its ornamental beauty. Beyond its striking blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers study its unique phytochemical profile, exploring potential therapeutic applications and medicinal properties within traditional healing practices and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Mandevilla pentlandiana
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling into the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Mandevilla, specifically as the species Mandevilla pentlandiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mandevilla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mandevilla pentlandiana, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the pentland mandevilla, while in Spanish, it is commonly called mandevilla de pentland. In Portuguese, the species is known as mandevilla de pentland, and in French, it is identified as mandevilla de pentland.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across various regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the countries of Bolivia and Peru. Moving towards the central part of the continent, it can be found throughout Southeast and South Brazil. Furthermore, the species extends into the southern reaches of the continent. Specifically, its range includes the northeastern territories of Argentina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Mandevilla pentlandiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include petroleum ether, water.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mandevilla pentlandiana 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |