Calceolaria pinifolia
Calceolaria pinifolia, commonly known as the pine-leaf calceolaria, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific South American regions. Renowned for its unique foliage and delicate blooms, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional practices utilize its bioactive compounds to treat various ailments, highlighting its importance in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Calceolaria pinifolia
- Family: Calceolariaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Calcefeuilleacea, falling into the genus Calceolaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Calceolariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calceolaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the southern regions of South America. It can be found growing in the northwestern parts of Argentina. Additionally, the species is present throughout the central regions of Chile. Its habitat also extends further into the northern territories of Chile. Together, these areas define the natural range where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Activities
Calceolaria pinifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calceolaria pinifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |