Tournefortia mutabilis
Tournefortia mutabilis, commonly known as Barbasco, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. This plant serves as a vital resource in ethnobotany, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Tournefortia mutabilis
- Family: Boraginaceae
- 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 categorized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Tournefortia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tournefortia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tournefortia mutabilis, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the barbera tree or the changing turnefortia, reflecting its unique color-changing flowers. In Spanish, it is commonly called barreiro or turnefortia, while in Portuguese, it is known as barreiro. Furthermore, in French, it is often identified as le barreiro.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout various regions of Mexico. Its distribution spans the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central and the rugged terrain of Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species can be found thriving along the coastal stretches of Mexico Gulf. Moving toward the western side of the country, it is also documented in Mexico Northwest. Finally, its range extends southward into the territories of 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 | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Activities
Tournefortia mutabilis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tournefortia mutabilis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Breast cancer, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |