Baccharis concava
Baccharis concava, commonly known as coastal scrub or bitter bush, is a resilient shrub native to coastal regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique chemical profile makes it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Baccharis concava
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is specifically classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Baccharis, with its specific species name being Baccharis concava.
| 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 is characterized by a relatively limited and specific natural range. It is found primarily within the region of Southern South America. More specifically, its presence is concentrated in the central part of Chile. This localized distribution suggests that the species thrives in the particular environmental conditions of this area. Therefore, the geographical footprint of Baccharis concava is defined by this specific territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis concava has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeoylquinic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid, flavonoids, quercetin, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharis concava has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound healing.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |