Vauquelinia corymbosa
Vauquelinia corymbosa, commonly known as laurel or laurel-leaf, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern healthcare.
- Scientific name: Vauquelinia corymbosa
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Rosales and is a member of the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Vauquelinia, specifically identified as Vauquelinia corymbosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vauquelinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing across the northeastern regions of the nation. Additionally, its habitat extends into the areas surrounding the Mexican Gulf. These specific locations define the primary natural range for the species. Therefore, its presence is concentrated within these particular Mexican territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vauquelinia corymbosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, ursolic acid, uvaol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uvaol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |