Quararibea funebris
Quararibea funebris, commonly known as "cipó-funerário," is a climbing woody vine native to South American rainforests. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, this medicinal plant is frequently utilized for its potent bioactive compounds. It is primarily valued in folk medicine for treating inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various systemic infections.
- Scientific name: Quararibea funebris
- Family: Malvaceae
- 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 Malvales and the family Malvaceae, it is classified under the genus Quararibea. As a member of the species Quararibea funebris, it represents a specific lineage within this botanical hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Quararibea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions within Mexico. It can be found growing in the central part of the country, specifically in Mexico Central. Its presence extends to the eastern coastal regions, including Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the western territories of Mexico Southwest. Finally, the plant is also documented to inhabit the tropical landscapes of Mexico Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Quararibea funebris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include funebradiol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| funebradiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |