Rhus pachyrrhachis
Rhus pachyrrhachis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rhus pachyrrhachis, scientifically known as Rhus pachyrrhachis, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its unique botanical properties offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Schmaltzia Pachyrrhachis · Rhus Sempervirens Var. Pachyrrhachis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rhus pachyrrhachisSynonyms
- Schmaltzia pachyrrhachis
- Rhus sempervirens var. pachyrrhachis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- lantrisco
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindaales, falling into the family Anacardiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Rhus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Rhus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions throughout Mexico. It can be found growing in the central part of the country within Mexico Central. Its distribution also extends to the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is documented in the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant reaches across the western reaches of the country, spanning both Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Rhus pachyrrhachis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Stem
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Rhus pachyrrhachis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, galloylquinic acid, quinic acid, shikimic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galloylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shikimic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gallic acid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
galloylquinic acid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
quinic acid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
shikimic acid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)