Caiophora coronata
Caiophora coronata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Caiophora coronaa, scientifically known as Caiophora coronaata, is a striking perennial herb native to the high-altitude Andean regions. Renowned for its dramatic, crown-like floral structures, this botanical marvel plays a unique role in its ecosystem, offering fascinating insights into specialized pollination and the diverse medicinal flora of South America.
- Family
- Loasaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Blumenbachia Coronata · Caiophora Pycnophylla · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Caiophora coronataSynonyms
- Blumenbachia coronata
- Caiophora pycnophylla
- Loasa pilosa
- Loasa coronata
- Caiophora absinthiifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Cornales and the family Loasaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Caiophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cornales | WCVP |
| Family | Loasaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caiophora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions across Western and Southern South America. Within Western South America, its presence is documented in the country of Bolivia. Moving into Southern South America, it can be found throughout the Northwest region of Argentina. The species also occupies significant territory within Chile, specifically across the Central zone. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Northern parts of Chile.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Caiophora coronata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1beta,3beta-dihydroxyurs-12-en-27-oic acid, isoboonein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1beta,3beta-dihydroxyurs-12-en-27-oic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoboonein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1beta,3beta-dihydroxyurs-12-en-27-oic acid
- Journal of natural products
isoboonein
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CH(2)Cl(2)-MeOH extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |