Baccharis gaudichaudiana
Baccharis gaudichaudiana, commonly known as various local names in South American regions, is a versatile medicinal shrub. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a vital botanical resource in treating skin ailments and digestive irregularities.
- Scientific name: Baccharis gaudichaudiana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Baccharis, specifically as the species Baccharis gaudichaudiaana.
| 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 specific distribution pattern concentrated within the southern regions of the South American continent. In Brazil, its presence is primarily recorded throughout the southern portion of the country. Its range extends into Argentina, where it can be found in both the northeast and northwest territories. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Paraguay. Together, these locations define the core geographical footprint of Baccharis gaudichauidiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis gaudichaudiana has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, 13-epi-15,16-epoxy-15alpha-methoxy-ent-clerod-3-en-18-oic acid, 15,16-epoxy-15alpha-methoxy-ent-clerod-3-en-18-oic acid, 4,10-aromadendranediol, 7-oxo-16-hydroxy-ent-clerod-3-en-15-oic acid methyl ester-18,19-olide.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 13-epi-15,16-epoxy-15alpha-methoxy-ent-clerod-3-en-18-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 15,16-epoxy-15alpha-methoxy-ent-clerod-3-en-18-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,10-aromadendranediol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-oxo-16-hydroxy-ent-clerod-3-en-15-oic acid methyl ester-18,19-olide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| articulin acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| defuscin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gaudichaudone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kobusone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Baccharis gaudichaudiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |