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Orthosphenia mexicana

Orthosphenia mexicana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Orthosphenia mexicana, scientifically known as Orthosphenia mexicana, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and modern herbal medicine.

Family
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Native range
Northern America
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Orthosphenia mexicana

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Orthosphenia mexicana, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily documented within the country of Mexico. More specifically, the species is concentrated in the northeastern regions of the nation. This limited range suggests that the plant thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in that area. Consequently, its habitat is defined by the unique ecological characteristics of Northeast Mexico.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Northeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Orthosphenia mexicana is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural habits. It presents as a woody shrub, exhibiting a self-supporting architecture rather than behaving as a liana, vine, or climbing plant. The species is classified as an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than an epiphytic or strictly aquatic lifestyle, though its habitat preferences can span across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments. Its structural integrity is defined by its woody nature, supporting its stature as a self-supporting shrub.

Aquatic :
terrestrial
Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
shrub
Parasite :
independent
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Orthosphenia mexicana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Chemicals reported in Orthosphenia mexicana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Orthosphenia mexicana has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

Activities reported in Orthosphenia mexicana
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aphidifuge 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

  1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

  1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

  1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

  1. Dr. Duke