Baccharis sagittalis
Baccharis sagittalis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Baccharis sagittalis, is a resilient shrub native to South American landscapes. Often valued for its distinct foliage and adaptability to diverse environments, this species holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Researchers continue to explore its potential bioactive compounds, seeking therapeutic applications within traditional and modern medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Baccharis Chubutensis · Baccharis Sagittalis Var. Poeppigii · 3 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Verbena de tres esquinas
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharis sagittalisSynonyms
- Baccharis chubutensis
- Baccharis sagittalis var. poeppigii
- Baccharis tripterix
- Molina sagittalis
- Pingraea sagittalis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Baccharis, with its species designation being sagittalis.
| 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 broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is documented in both Bolivia and Colombia. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it can be found throughout Brazil, specifically in the Northeast and Southeast regions. Additionally, the species extends into Southern South America, reaching the southern portions of Argentina. Together, these locations highlight a diverse range of habitats for the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis sagittalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SnCl(2).
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| SnCl(2) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
SnCl(2)
- Mutation research
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Mutation research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |