Calea oliveri
Calea oliveri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Calea oliveri, is a fascinating medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it is often studied for its potential therapeutic applications in traditional wellness practices. This botanical specimen offers valuable insights into the diverse world of natural ethnobotanical remedies.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Calea Luetzelburgii · Calea Oliveri Var. Taeniotricha
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calea oliveriSynonyms
- Calea luetzelburgii
- Calea oliveri var. taeniotricha
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Calea oliveira, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is categorized under the genus Calea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Calea oliveiri, exhibits a specific range within the tropical regions of the continent. Its geographical presence is primarily documented across Northern South America. Within this vast territory, the species can be found growing in the country of Guyana. Additionally, its distribution extends into the neighboring nation of Venezuela. Consequently, these two specific locations define the known natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calea oliveri has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4',7-Dimethylapigenin, 6-Hydroxyacetyl-5-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethyl-2H-Chromene, 6-acetyl-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-hydroxymethyl-2h-chromene, Caryophyllene oxide, Curcumene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 4',7-Dimethylapigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-Hydroxyacetyl-5-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethyl-2H-Chromene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-acetyl-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-hydroxymethyl-2h-chromene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Curcumene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demethylisoencecalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Herniarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scoparone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spathulenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
4',7-Dimethylapigenin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
6-Hydroxyacetyl-5-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethyl-2H-Chromene
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
6-acetyl-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-hydroxymethyl-2h-chromene
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Caryophyllene oxide
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Curcumene
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Demethylisoencecalin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Herniarin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Scoparone
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Sesquiterpenes
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Spathulenol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusion | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |