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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

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia

Synonyms

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 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 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 Source
Brazil Brazil Southeast WCVP
Brazil Brazil South WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for medicinal purposes. The leaves are characterized by their specific shape and texture, which contain the bioactive compounds essential for its therapeutic applications. In many traditional practices, these leaves are harvested and processed to extract the beneficial properties necessary for healing.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

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.

Chemicals reported in Baccharis pentziifolia var. pentziifolia
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

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid methyl ester

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Biorobin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

EUPAFOLIN

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Ent-kaurenoic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hispidulin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)