Posoqueria
Posoqueira, commonly known as the "lupulo de monte," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments. Its unique chemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Posoqueria
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is further categorized under the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Posoqueira.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Posoqueria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Posoqueira, is referred to by the common name cevenka in the Czech language (cs).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | cevenka | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, its range extends from the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf to the arid landscapes of the Mexico Southwest. Furthermore, it can be found inhabiting the tropical environments of the Mexico Southeast. Moving southward into Central America, the species is documented in the country of Belize. Finally, its distribution continues through the lush territories of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Activities
Posoqueria has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |