Acaena pinnatifida
Acaena pinnatifida, commonly known as pinnate acaena, is a resilient creeping herb native to various regions. While often overlooked, this plant holds potential in traditional medicine due to its unique phytochemical profile. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive properties is essential for exploring its therapeutic applications in natural healing.
- Scientific name: Acaena pinnatifida
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Acaena, specifically as the species Acaena pinnatifida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acaena | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across North and South America. In the Northern Hemisphere, it can be found within the state of California in the Southwestern U.S.A. Its presence extends significantly into Southern South America, where it is documented throughout various regions of Argentina. Specifically, it inhabits the Northeast, South, and Northwest portions of the Argentine territory. Additionally, the species is distributed across the central regions of Chile.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acaena pinnatifida has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, 2-epi-tormentic acid, apigenin 7-O-glucoside, beta-sitosterol, euscaphic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-epi-tormentic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin 7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euscaphic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niga-ichigoside F1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niga-ichigoside F2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pomolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pomolic acid-3-acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tormentic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |