Nidema boothii
Nidema boothii, commonly known as a medicinal shrub native to tropical regions, is highly valued in traditional ethnobotany. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing applications worldwide.
- Scientific name: Nidema boothii
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Nidema boothii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the orchid family, Orchidaceae, and falls under the genus Nidema.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nidema | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Nidema boothii, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the False Spikenard, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Espiga Falsa. In Portuguese, the plant is known as Espiga Falsa, and in German, it is identified as Falses Spikenard.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Nidema boothii, exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central parts of the country in Mexico Central. Its distribution extends into the northern territories of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is documented within the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range reaches into the diverse landscapes of both Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Nidema boothii, is a medicinal species where the whole plant is utilized for its therapeutic properties. In various traditional practices, every part of the organism—from the roots and stems to the leaves and flowers—contributes to its pharmacological profile. By employing the whole plant, practitioners can access a diverse complex of bioactive compounds that work synergistically to provide its intended healing effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Nidema boothii has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,5,7-trimethoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-2,6-diol, 1,5,7-trimethoxyphenanthrene-2,6-diol, 2,4-dimethoxyphenanthrene-3,7-diol, aloifol II, batatasin III.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,5,7-trimethoxy-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene-2,6-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,5,7-trimethoxyphenanthrene-2,6-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dimethoxyphenanthrene-3,7-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aloifol II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| batatasin III | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ephemeranthol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ephemeranthoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gigantol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lusianthridin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nidemone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |