Baccharis myriocephala
Baccharis myriocephala, commonly known as the many-flowered baccaris, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering valuable bioactive compounds for contemporary pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Baccharis myriocephala
- 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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it falls under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Baccharis as the species Baccharis myriocephala.
| 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 across parts of South America. It is found within the southern region of Brazil. Furthermore, its range extends into the neighboring country of Paraguay. The species is also documented throughout Uruguay. Consequently, its presence is concentrated in the southern reaches of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis myriocephala has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carquejyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carquejyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |