Baccharis vulneraria
Baccharis vulneraria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Baccharis vulneraria, is a resilient shrub native to diverse ecosystems. Often recognized by its distinctive foliage and flowering patterns, this medicinal plant has long been studied for its unique biochemical properties. Understanding its traditional uses and bioactive compounds offers valuable insights into modern botanical pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Baccharis Pseudoserrulata · Conyza Triplinervia · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccharis vulnerariaSynonyms
- Baccharis pseudoserrulata
- Conyza triplinervia
- Baccharidastrum triplinervium
- Archibaccharis vulneraria
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Paraguay |
| Southern South America | Uruguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Baccharis vulneraria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, germacrene a.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bicyclogermacrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene a | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bicyclogermacrene
- Natural product research
germacrene a
- Natural product research