Muehlenbeckia volcanica
Muehlenbeckia volcanic, commonly known as volcanic lace vine, is a resilient medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific volcanic terrains, this hardy species offers significant phytochemical benefits. Exploring its traditional uses provides valuable insights into natural healing, making it a subject of growing botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Muehlenbeckia volcanica
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Northern 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 Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae and falls under the genus Muehlenbeckia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Muehlenbeckia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Muehlenbeckia volcanicella, is recognized by several traditional names within the Quechua language. Depending on the specific dialect or regional variation, it is referred to as Phasa mullaka, Pulu-pulu, or Pulu pulu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| qu | Phasa mullaka | Wikidata |
| qu | Pulu-pulu | Wikidata |
| qu | Pulu pulu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that stretches across multiple regions of the Americas. In North America, its presence is noted specifically in Southeast Mexico. Moving southward, it can be found within the Central American countries of Guatemala and Costa Rica. Its distribution continues into Northern South America, where it inhabits Venezuela. Finally, the species reaches into Western South America, specifically documented in Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Muehlenbeckia volcanica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4,4'-dihydroxy-3,3'-imino-di-benzoic acid, gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, quercetin, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-dihydroxy-3,3'-imino-di-benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shikimic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |