Baccharis grisebachii
Baccharis grisebachii, commonly known as "chilca," is a resilient shrub native to South American landscapes. Renowned in traditional medicine, this versatile plant is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and healing properties. It serves as a vital natural remedy for treating skin ailments, wounds, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Baccharis grisebachii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Baccharis, with its species name being grisebachii.
| 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 is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Western South America. Specifically, it has a recorded presence in the nation of Bolivia. Moving toward the southern regions of the continent, its range extends into South America. Within this area, the species is notably distributed throughout the Northwest of Argentina. Therefore, its habitat spans significant portions of both the western and southern parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis grisebachii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, flavonoids, stilbene.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Baccharis grisebachii has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Cytotoxic, Digestive.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Digestive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharis grisebachii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antiseptic, burns, ulcers.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |