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Plumbago pulchella
Species of plant in the family Plumbaginaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Plumbago pulchella is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family.[1] It is referred to by the common name cola de iguana.[2]
The plant species is endemic to Mexico, where it is native to more than 20 states.[2]
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Medicinal uses
Pulchellidin, an O-methylated anthocyanidin, can be found in Plumbago pulchella.[3]
It is a traditional medicinal plant in Mesoamerica, including of the Rarámuri people in northwestern Mexico.[4]
In Michoacán it is used as a veterinary medicine.[2]
References
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