Pseudosamanea guachapele
Pseudosamanea guachapele, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in regional ethnobotany, holds profound therapeutic potential. Found primarily in tropical ecosystems, this species is valued for its bioactive compounds. Traditional healers utilize its various parts to treat diverse ailments, offering a natural resource for pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Pseudosamanea guachapele
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Pseudosamanea, with the species name guachapele.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pseudosamanea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pseudosamanea guachapele, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as guachapele, while in English, it is identified as the guachapele plant.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several regions across North and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is noted in the Gulf regions, the Southwest, and the Southeast. Its distribution extends southward into Central America, where it can be found in Belize. Additionally, the species is recorded as inhabiting the tropical landscapes of Costa Rica. Together, these locations highlight a broad habitat spanning from Mexican coasts to Central American forests.
| 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pseudosamanea guachapele, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal profile. These leaves serve not only as the main site for photosynthesis to fuel the plant's growth but also as the repository for various bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. In many ethnobotanical applications, the leaves are harvested and prepared in specific ways to extract the therapeutic properties necessary for treating ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |