Baccharis myrsinites
Baccharis myrsiinites, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, holds profound value in traditional ethnobotanical practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Exploring its chemical constituents offers promising insights into developing modern therapeutic treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Baccharis myrsinites
- 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, its taxonomic designation is identified by the genus Baccharis and the species Baccharis myrsinites.
| 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 Caribbean region. Specifically, it can be located across the island of Hispaniola in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Additionally, its natural range extends to the island of Puerto Rico. These specific locations represent its documented geographical distribution throughout the islands. Therefore, its presence is concentrated within these key Caribbean territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis myrsinites has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clerodane diterpenoids, trans-coumaric acid, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clerodane diterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |