Aloysia trifida
Aloysiia trifida, commonly known as Lemon Verbena, is a fragrant perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic, citrus-scented leaves. Widely utilized in traditional medicine and culinary arts, it offers soothing properties for digestive health, anxiety relief, and inflammation. This versatile plant remains a staple in herbal teas and essential oils.
- Scientific name: Aloysia trifida
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Aloysiia trifida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within 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 is primarily distributed across various regions of Southern South America. Specifically, its range extends into the Northwest region of Argentina. It can also be found growing throughout Central Chile. Furthermore, its presence is noted in the Northern part of Chile. These specific locations define the natural geographical footprint of Aloysiia trifida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Activities
Aloysia trifida has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antidermatophytic, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidermatophytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |