Chinese brush

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Chinese brush

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Baccharis orizabaensis
• Baccharis xalapensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically being a member of the family Asteraceae. Within this family, it is identified by the genus Baccharis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout various regions of Mexico. Its distribution begins in the central part of the country, covering the area known as Mexico Central. Moving toward the coast and eastern territories, it can be found in Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The species also extends into the western reaches of the nation within Mexico Southwest. Finally, its geographical range reaches the southern coastal areas of Mexico Southeast.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Baccharis conferta is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a self-supporting shrub. It is classified as a terrestrial plant, rather than being aquatic, semiaquatic, or an epiphyte. In terms of its structural habit, it is a self-supporting species and does not function as a climber, liana, or vine. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior, and its structural integrity is defined by its woody nature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Baccharis conferta has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoid, Flavonoids, Hydroxycinnamic Acids, Terpenes.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Flavonoid

1. Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Flavonoids

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Hydroxycinnamic Acids

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Terpenes

1. International journal of molecular sciences

parthenolide

1. Current topics in medicinal chemistry

Medicinal Uses

Baccharis conferta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antispasmodic effect.

Most Reported Uses