Swietenia humilis
Pacific coast mahogany
Swietenia humilis, commonly known as the Chinese Mahogany, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, the species is primarily utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Its bark and seeds offer significant therapeutic potential in treating various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Swietenia humilis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Swietenia humilis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Swietenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swietenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Swietenia humilis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is widely known as 墨西哥桃花心木 (zh-Hans, zh-Hant, zh-HK, zh). In Bulgaria, it is called ниско маххагоново дърво (bg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 墨西哥桃花心木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 墨西哥桃花心木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 墨西哥桃花心木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 墨西哥桃花心木 | Wikidata |
| bg | ниско махагоново дърво | Wikidata |
| en | Pacific Coast mahogany | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮桃花心木 | Wikidata |
| es | Caoba | Wikidata |
| es | Caoba De Honduras | Wikidata |
| es | Caoba De Pacifico | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Swietenia humilis, exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions within Mexico. It can be found growing throughout Mexico Central, spanning various central territories. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Northeast. Its presence extends into the diverse landscapes of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the plant is documented within the regions of Mexico Northwest and 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 |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Swietenia humilis, is a medicinal species where the seeds serve as a significant component for traditional applications. These seeds are typically harvested from the woody capsules of the tree and are valued in various herbal practices for their specific therapeutic properties. When processed correctly, the seeds are utilized in medicinal preparations to address different health concerns, highlighting the importance of this particular part in the plant's overall pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Swietenia humilis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mexicanolide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mexicanolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Swietenia humilis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swietenia humilis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |