Achyrocline venosa
Achyrocline venosa, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional healing, holds immense pharmacological potential. Found in specific tropical regions, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, highlighting its importance in developing natural therapies for various human ailments.
- Scientific name: Achyrocline venosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. It is further identified under the genus Achyrocline, with its specific species being Achyrocline venosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Achyrocline | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Achyrocline venosa, is referred to by the common name Hatun wira-wira in the qu language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| qu | Hatun wira-wira | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, it can be found within the borders of Bolivia. Its range extends into Brazil, specifically throughout the southern portion of the country. Within Southern South America, the species inhabits the northeast and northwest regions of Argentina. Additionally, the plant is distributed across the nation of Paraguay.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Achyrocline venosa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the active phytochemical constituents necessary for its therapeutic properties. Because the medicinal potency is concentrated in these aerial parts, they are typically harvested, dried, and processed to create various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Achyrocline venosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, As, aluminium, iron, magnesium.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aluminium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sulphur | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |