Ageratina pichinchensis
Ageratina picchinhensis, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a plant valued in traditional herbal medicine for its unique bioactive properties. Found in specific tropical regions, it is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness through its diverse phytochemical profile.
- Scientific name: Ageratina pichinchensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ageratina picchinhensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is further classified under the genus Ageratina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ageratina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ageratina picxinhensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as mofle, while in English, it is known as picxinhensis.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across parts of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is recorded within the central, gulf, and southeast regions of the country. Moving southward into Central America, the species can also be found in El Salvador. Additionally, the plant's range extends further south to include Costa Rica. Together, these locations highlight a diverse habitat stretching from the Mexican coasts to the tropical regions of Central America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ageratina picchinhensis, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. In various traditional practices, these aerial parts are often harvested to prepare infusions or extracts, serving as the essential source of the plant's healing potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ageratina pichinchensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carotenoid, Chlorophyll, ascorbic acid, encecalin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| encecalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ageratina pichinchensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ageratina pichinchensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatomycosis, injuries, mycoses, onychomycosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dermatomycosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injuries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mycoses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| onychomycosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vulvovaginal candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |