Baccharis concava
Baccharis concava · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Baccharis concava, is a versatile shrub native to Australia, often referred to as Duboisia bush. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally used in indigenous healing practices to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues, offering significant bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Conyza Concava · Baccharis Macraei Var. Intermedia · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharis concavaSynonyms
- Conyza concava
- Baccharis macraei var. intermedia
- Molina concava
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Duboisia or Duboisia, possesses specific medicinal properties that are often derived from its unique anatomy. The small branches of Baccharis concava serve as a structural framework for the shrub, providing the necessary support for its growth in various terrains. Attached to these small branches are the leaves, which are a key component of the plant's physical identity and are frequently studied for their biochemical contributions to its traditional uses.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Baccharis concava has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dicaffeoylquinic acid, Flavonoids, Steroids, Terpenoids, caffeoylquinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dicaffeoylquinic acid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Steroids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Terpenoids
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
caffeoylquinic acid
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
quercetin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
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.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| wound healing | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hydroalcoholic extract | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |