Azorella compacta
Azorella compacta, commonly known as Llareta, is a resilient, cushion-forming perennial native to the high-altitude Andes. This slow-growing marvel thrives in extreme, frigid environments. Valued for its unique longevity and dense structure, it holds significant ecological importance and traditional medicinal interest within its rugged, alpine mountain habitats.
- Scientific name: Azorella compacta
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and the genus Azorella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Azorella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several specific regions within the western and southern portions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its range extends through the countries of Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern regions, it can be found in the northwest area of Argentina. Additionally, the species inhabits the northern territories of Chile. Together, these locations define the unique geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Azorella compacta has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include azorellanol, 13-epi-azorellanol, 17-acetoxy-mulinic acid, 7-acetoxy-mulin-9,12-diene, 7-deacetylazorellanol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| azorellanol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 13-epi-azorellanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 17-acetoxy-mulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-acetoxy-mulin-9,12-diene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-deacetylazorellanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mulin-11,13-dien-20-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mulinolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Azorella compacta has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Toxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Azorella compacta has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, asthma, bronchitis, cancer, pain.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |