Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia
Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to skin conditions, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Baccharis Pentziifolia · Baccharis Sphenophylla · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifoliaSynonyms
- Baccharis pentziifolia
- Baccharis sphenophylla
- Baccharis subumbelliformis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling within the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified as a member of the genus Baccharis, specifically the variety pentziifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Baccharis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of Brazil. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated in the Southeast part of the country. Additionally, the species extends its range into the South of Brazil. These two areas represent the core locations for its natural distribution. Therefore, its habitat is limited to these particular southern and southeastern Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester, 4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Biorobin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EUPAFOLIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ent-kaurenoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hispidulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Biorobin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
EUPAFOLIN
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Ent-kaurenoic acid
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Hispidulin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)