Yucca schidigera
Yucca schidigera, commonly known as Banana Yucca, is a resilient desert shrub native to the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Renowned for its bioactive saponins, this medicinal plant is widely used to support digestive health, manage cholesterol levels, and reduce inflammation, making it a valuable asset in holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Yucca schidigera
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae, it is classified under the genus Yucca. Specifically, its scientific name is Yucca schidigera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Yucca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the arid regions of the Southwestern United States. Within this American territory, it can be found growing in the state of Arizona. Its natural range also extends through the landscapes of California and Nevada. Moving south of the border, the species is also located in Mexico. Specifically, it inhabits the Northwest region of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Yucca schidigera has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include resveratrol, stilbenes, trans-3,3',5,5'-tetrahydroxy-4'-methoxystilbene, bax, larixinol.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resveratrol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stilbenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-3,3',5,5'-tetrahydroxy-4'-methoxystilbene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bax | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| larixinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yuccaone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Yucca schidigera has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, headaches.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |