Guaiacum coulteri
| Guaiacum coulteri | |
|---|---|
| |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Zygophyllales |
| Family: | Zygophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Guaiacum |
| Species: | G. coulteri
|
| Binomial name | |
| Guaiacum coulteri | |
Guaiacum coulteri is a species of flowering plant in the caltrop family, Zygophyllaceae, that is native to western Mexico and Guatemala.[2]
In a rabbit trial of twelve Mexican plants with reputed antidiabetic properties, it was the most effective in reducing hyperglycemia.[3]
References
- ^ González-Espinosa, M. 1998. Guaiacum coulteri. 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Archived 2014-06-27 at the Wayback Machine Downloaded on 21 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Guaiacum coulteri". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
- ^ Román Ramos, R., et al. (1992). Hypoglycemic effect of plants used in Mexico as antidiabetics. Arch Med Res. 23(1) 59-64. PMID 1308793
External links
Media related to Guaiacum coulteri at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Guaiacum coulteri at Wikispecies
 | This rosid article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |