Mimosa verrucosa
Mimosa verrucosa, commonly known as the Shrubby Mimosa, is a resilient medicinal plant native to arid regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a valuable subject for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Mimosa verrucosa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Mimosa, within which the species Mimosa verricosa is situated.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mimosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mimosa verricosa, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In Persian, it is referred to as میمسا وروکسا, while in Spanish-speaking contexts, it is commonly known as Jurema Branca or Jurema De Oieras.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | میمسا وروکسا | Wikidata |
| es | Jurema Branca | Wikidata |
| es | Jurema De Oieras | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide range of presence across several key regions within Brazil. Its natural habitat includes the expansive landscapes of Brazil North. Furthermore, the species is well-documented throughout the Brazil Northeast territory. It also extends its reach into the diverse ecosystems of Brazil West-Central. Consequently, these locations define the primary geographical distribution of Mimosa verrucosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Mimosa verrucosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mimosa verrucosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, bronchitis, fever.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |