Baccharis coridifolia
Baccharis coridifolia, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant plant species valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits through its unique bioactive phytochemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Baccharis coridifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Ultimately, Baccharis coridifolia is a member of the family Asteraceae and 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 broad geographical distribution across various regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, it can be found growing in both Bolivia and Peru. Its presence extends into Brazil, specifically within the southeastern and southern regions of the country. Additionally, the species inhabits the northeastern territory of Argentina in southern South America. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range occupied by the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Activities
Baccharis coridifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Prooxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prooxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |