Amsonia grandiflora
Amsonia grandiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Amsonia grandiflora, is a striking perennial herb native to North America. Often called Bluestar, it is celebrated for its brilliant, star-shaped azure blossoms. While primarily grown as an ornamental garden plant, its unique botanical characteristics make it a fascinating subject for both enthusiasts and herbalists.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Amsonia grandifloraDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across North America. In the Southwestern United States, its presence is documented in the state of Arizona. Its distribution extends significantly into Mexico as well. Specifically, it can be found throughout the Northeast region of Mexico. Additionally, the species is located across the Northwest portion of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Amsonia grandiflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amsonia grandiflora has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |