Chinese brush
Baccharis conferta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chinese brush, scientifically known as Baccharis conferta, is a resilient, woody shrub native to diverse landscapes. Renowned for its unique aesthetic and medicinal potential, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. Understanding its traditional uses and biological properties provides essential insights into its role in natural healing and ecological wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Chinese Brush
- Scientific synonyms
- Baccharis Orizabaensis · Baccharis Xalapensis
Names
Common Names
- Chinese brush
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Azoyate
- Escobilla
- escoba
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharis confertaSynonyms
- Baccharis orizabaensis
- Baccharis xalapensis
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroxycinnamic Acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parthenolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- International journal of molecular sciences
Flavonoid
- Current topics in medicinal chemistry
Flavonoids
- International journal of molecular sciences
Hydroxycinnamic Acids
- International journal of molecular sciences
Terpenes
- International journal of molecular sciences
parthenolide
- 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
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antispasmodic effect | Current topics in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |