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Witheringia coccoloboides

Witheringia coccoloboides · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Witheringia coccoloboides, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is increasingly recognized in ethnobotanical studies for its potential bioactive compounds. Exploring its traditional uses offers promising insights into natural treatments for various health conditions.

Family
Solanaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Acnistus Coccoloboides · Capsicum Fuscoviolaceum · 3 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Witheringia coccoloboides

Synonyms

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

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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 25,26-Epidihydrophysalin C, Physalin B.

Chemicals reported in Witheringia coccoloboides
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
25,26-Epidihydrophysalin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Physalin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

25,26-Epidihydrophysalin C

  1. Journal of natural products

Physalin B

  1. Journal of natural products