Wilbrandia verticillata
Wilbrandia verticillata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Wilbrandia verticillata, is a fascinating medicinal herb native to South America. Often recognized by its unique whorled leaf arrangement, this plant is traditionally valued in folk medicine for its various therapeutic properties. Exploring its botanical characteristics and potential bioactive compounds reveals its significant ethnobotanical importance.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Rhizome
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Wilbrandia Drastica · Wilbrandia Longibracteata · 8 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- azougue-dos-pobres
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wilbrandia verticillataSynonyms
- Wilbrandia drastica
- Wilbrandia longibracteata
- Wilbrandia riedelii
- Wilbrandia fluminensis
- Wilbrandia scabra
- Anguria aculeolata
- Anguria gaudichaudiana
- Anguria meyeniana
- Rhynchocarpa glomerata
- Momordica verticillata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Cucurbitales and placed in the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Wilbrandia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cucurbitales | WCVP |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wilbrandia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Brazil, its presence is documented across the West-Central, Northeast, Southeast, and South regions. Beyond the borders of Brazil, it can also be found in the southern portion of the continent. Specifically, its range extends into the country of Paraguay. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments throughout the southern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Wilbrandia verticillata, possesses a unique morphological structure characterized primarily by its underground rhizome. This modified stem serves as a vital storage organ, allowing the plant to persist through unfavorable conditions and facilitate vegetative propagation. While the aerial parts of the plant feature distinctive whorled leaves and delicate flowers, it is the sturdy, creeping rhizome that provides the essential nutrient reserves and structural foundation necessary for its growth in its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Wilbrandia verticillata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include WV1, WV2.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| WV1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| WV2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
WV1
- Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
WV2
- Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Activities
Wilbrandia verticillata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| purified fraction obtained from the rhizome | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |