Randia echinocarpa
Randia echinocarpa, commonly known as wild indigo or indigo plant, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to subtropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Randia echinocarpa
- 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. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, specifically within the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Randia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Randia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide presence across several distinct regions within the country of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central parts of the nation, covering the area known as Mexico Central. Moving toward the coastlines and arid regions, it is also found throughout Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the western territories of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical footprint is completed by its occurrence within Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Randia echinocarpa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid, flavonoids, rutin, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |