Baccharis articulata
Baccharis articulata, commonly known as the stickbush or shrubby baccharis, is a resilient woody plant native to various regions of the Americas. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for research.
- Scientific name: Baccharis articulata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asterales and placed in the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Baccharis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baccharis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and diverse climates. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Spain. The species can also be found across Western South America, specifically in Bolivia. Within the massive territory of Brazil, it is distributed through both the southeast and south regions. Finally, its range extends to the northeast of Argentina in Southern South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis articulata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, germacrene D, limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharis articulata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver diseases, liver fibrosis, weight loss.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |