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Caxanes

Psacalium peltatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Caxanes, scientifically known as Psacalium peltatum, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it has been traditionally used to treat various ailments. This study explores its phytochemical profile and potential pharmacological benefits, highlighting its significance in both ethnobotany and modern medicine.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Psacalium peltatum

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • matarique

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Psacalium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Psacalium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central part of the nation, specifically covering Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the diverse landscapes of Mexico Northeast. The geographical range also encompasses the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant is documented throughout the expansive territories of both Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Psacalium peltatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sugars.

Chemicals reported in Psacalium peltatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Sugars 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Sugars

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Psacalium peltatum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia.

Conditions investigated for Psacalium peltatum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Diabetes mellitus 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperglycemia 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diabetes mellitus

  1. Archivos de investigacion medica
  2. Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society

Hyperglycemia

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Archives of medical research

Preparations

Psacalium peltatum has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts, methanolic extract, traditional preparations, water decoction.

Preparations reported for Psacalium peltatum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Traditional preparations 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water decoction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extracts

  1. Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society

Methanolic extract

  1. Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society

Traditional preparations

  1. Archives of medical research

Water decoction

  1. Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society