Baccharis conferta
Baccharis conferta, commonly known as the bushy baccaris, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to various regions of South America. Renowned for its adaptability to diverse ecosystems, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical value.
- Scientific name: Baccharis conferta
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, flavonoid, flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, parthenolide.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parthenolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharis conferta has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antispasmodic effect.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antispasmodic effect | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |