Bacopa scoparioides
Bacopa scoparioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Bacopa scoparioides, is a versatile medicinal herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance cognitive function, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness, making it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Conobea Scoparioides · Sphaerotheca Scoparioides
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bacopa scoparioidesSynonyms
- Conobea scoparioides
- Sphaerotheca scoparioides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. It is further categorized into the genus Bacopa, specifically identified as Bacopa scoparioides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Bacopa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the Americas. In Mexico, it can be found stretching from the Mexico Gulf to the Mexico Southeast. Its presence extends into Northern South America, specifically within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species is also established in Colombia. Finally, its geographical range reaches further south into Western South America, where it inhabits Bolivia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
| Western South America | Peru |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Bacopa scoparioides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include THYMOL, Thymol methyl ether.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| THYMOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thymol methyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
THYMOL
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Thymol methyl ether
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Activities
Bacopa scoparioides has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
Cytotoxic
- Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie