Brickellia cavanillesii
Brickellia cavanillesii, commonly known as the brickellbush, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various subtropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations. Its unique chemical profile makes it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Brickellia cavanillesii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Brickellia cavanillesii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Brickellia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brickellia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Brickellia cavanillesii, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Brickell fern, while in Spanish, it is commonly called yerba de la bota or hierba de la bota.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across various regions within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central parts of Mexico. Its distribution also extends into the northeast and the gulf regions of the nation. Furthermore, the species is located within the southwest territories. Finally, its geographical range includes the southeast areas of Mexico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Brickellia cavanillesii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acacetin, nicotiflorin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nicotiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Brickellia cavanillesii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |