Adenophyllum porophyllum
Adenophyllum porophyllum, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, holds profound importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant is frequently utilized to address various ailments. Understanding its bioactive properties and therapeutic applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Adenophyllum porophyllum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Adenophyllum porophyllum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Adenophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adenophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across parts of North America. In the United States, its presence is specifically documented within the state of Arizona. Moving south, the species is widely distributed throughout various regions of Mexico. It can be found in Mexico Central and throughout the Northeast territories. Additionally, its habitat extends into the Mexico Gulf and Mexico Northwest regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Activities
Adenophyllum porophyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |