Aloysia deserticola
Aloysiia deserticola, commonly known as a medicinal shrub native to arid South American regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, offering promising phytochemical insights for contemporary pharmacological research and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Aloysia deserticola
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aloysiia deserticola, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Verbenaceae and the genus Aloysia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aloysia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range located primarily within the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Bolivia. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found throughout Northwest Argentina. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the northern regions of Chile. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for Aloysiia deserticola.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Activities
Aloysia deserticola 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |