Baccharis milleflora
Baccharis milleflora, commonly known as Milfoil Bush, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to South America. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional healing to treat skin inflammations and digestive issues. Its aromatic foliage and versatile bioactive compounds make it a significant botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Baccharis milleflora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls 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 specific distribution pattern within the South American continent. Its presence is primarily documented within the borders of Brazil. Specifically, it can be found throughout the Southeast region of the country. Additionally, the species extends its range into the Southern part of Brazil. This concentrated occurrence highlights its ecological preference for these particular Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Activities
Baccharis milleflora has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccharis milleflora has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| left ventricular hypertrophy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |