Calceolaria thyrsiflora
Calceolaria thyrsiflora, commonly known as a member of the slipperflower family, is a unique medicinal plant native to specific South American regions. Renowned for its distinctive floral morphology, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Calceolaria thyrsiflora
- Family: Calceolariaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is situated in the family Calceolariaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 is native to a specific region within the Southern South American continent. Its primary geographical distribution is focused in the central part of Chile. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the central Chilean landscape. Because of this limited range, the species is considered endemic to this particular area. Understanding this localized presence is essential for studying its natural habitat and ecological role.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calceolaria thyrsiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,4-benzoxazin-3-one, 2-benzoxazolinone, BOA, DIBOA, HBOA.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,4-benzoxazin-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-benzoxazolinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BOA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DIBOA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HBOA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |