Baccharis vulneraria
Baccharis vulneraria, commonly known as shrubby baccaris, is a resilient perennial shrub native to various South American regions. Distinguished by its woody stems and small, clustered flowers, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Baccharis vulneraria
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Baccharis, specifically as the species Baccharis vulneraria.
| 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 across various regions of Southern South America. Its distribution includes the northeastern parts of Argentina as well as throughout Paraguay and Uruguay. In Brazil, the species is widely spread across both the Southeast and South regions. This wide range indicates that it thrives in diverse habitats within these specific southern latitudes. Consequently, the plant maintains a significant presence across these interconnected subtropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccharis vulneraria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bicyclogermacrene, germacrene A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |