Salmea scandens
Salmea scandens, commonly known as a climbing medicinal vine, is a remarkable botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its biological properties and ecological role is essential for exploring its diverse applications in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Salmea scandens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Salmea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Salmea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central part of the country in Mexico Central. Its presence extends to the northeastern territories within Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species is located along the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, it inhabits the diverse landscapes of both Mexico Southwest and 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 |
Activities
Salmea scandens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |