Pseudobombax ellipticum
Pseudobombax ellipticum, commonly known as the Elliptic Bombax, is a significant medicinal tree found in tropical forests. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant—including its bark and leaves—are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues effectively.
- Scientific name: Pseudobombax ellipticum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Pacific
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 Malvales, it is further categorized under the family Malvaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Pseudobombax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pseudobombax | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pseudobombax ellipticum, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is called 修面刷树, while in Bengali, it is known as বুরুশ ছদ্মশিমুল. It is identified in Russian as both ложнобомбакс эллиптический and Бомбакс мексиканский, and in Korean, it is documented as Pseudobombax 타원형.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 修面刷树 | Wikidata |
| bn | বুরুশ ছদ্মশিমুল | Wikidata |
| ru | ложнобомбакс эллиптический | Wikidata |
| ko | Pseudobombax 타원형 | Wikidata |
| ru | Бомбакс мексиканский | Wikidata |
| ru | Бомбакс эллиптический | Wikidata |
| ru | Псевдобомбакс эллиптический | Wikidata |
| zh | 龟纹木棉 | Wikidata |
| pl | Wełniak eliptyczny | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across different regions of the Pacific and North America. Within the Northwestern Pacific, it can be found located in the Marshall Islands. Its presence in Mexico is extensive, covering the central territories of the country. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the northeast and gulf regions of Mexico. Finally, its range extends to the northwest portion of the Mexican landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Pacific | Marshall Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pseudobombax ellipticum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pseudobombax ellipticum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antisickling.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisickling | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pseudobombax ellipticum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever, sickle cell anemia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sickle cell anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |