Witheringia coccoloboides
Witheringia coccoloboiides, commonly known as the coccoloboid witheringia, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers explore its bioactive compounds, seeking potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments and advancing modern pharmacological developments.
- Scientific name: Witheringia coccoloboides
- Family: Solanaceae
- 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 Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Witheringia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Witheringia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Witheringia coccoloides, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Coccoloides Witheringia, while in Spanish, it is identified as Witheringia coccoloides.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats stretching from North America down through the tropical regions of the south. In Mexico, its presence is specifically noted along the Gulf coast. Moving into Central America, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Its distribution further extends into Northern South America, where it is located in Venezuela. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical footprint across the Neotropical realm.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Witheringia coccoloboides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 25,26-epidihydrophysalin C, physalin B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 25,26-epidihydrophysalin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| physalin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |