Baccharis crispa
Baccharis crispa, commonly known as the "bushy baccaris," is a resilient shrub native to various subtropical regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, promote wound healing, and support digestive health.
- Scientific name: Baccharis crispa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically within the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 several regions of South America. Within Brazil, its presence is documented extensively throughout the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast areas. It is also found throughout the southern portion of the country. Beyond the borders of Brazil, the species extends into the northern reaches of Argentina. Consequently, its habitat spans a significant range from the Brazilian tropics to the Northeast of Argentina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis crispa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Delphinidin, chloroform, delphinidin-3-glucoside, ethanol, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Delphinidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delphinidin-3-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharis crispa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include helminthiasis, viral infections.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| helminthiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viral infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |