Calea pinnatifida
Calea pinnatifida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Calea pinnatifida, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Often valued in traditional ethnobotanical practices, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study this species to explore its potential pharmacological properties, particularly regarding its traditional uses in treating various ailments and promoting wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Willoughbya Dentata · Actinea Commutata · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calea pinnatifidaSynonyms
- Willoughbya dentata
- Actinea commutata
- Caleacte pinnatifida
- Mikania dentata
- Mocinna brasiliensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it resides in the family Asteraceae and is identified by 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 exhibits a broad presence across several key regions of South America. In Brazil, its distribution spans the West-Central, Southeast, and South territories. Moving beyond Brazilian borders, it can also be found in the Northeast region of Argentina. Additionally, its range extends into the country of Paraguay. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Calea pinnatifida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Calea pinnatifida, is primarily recognized for the medicinal properties found within its leaves. These leaves are characterized by their distinct pinnatifid shape, featuring deep, irregular lobes that give them a feathered or dissected appearance. In traditional herbal applications, it is these specific leaf structures that are harvested and processed to extract the bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic use.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Calea pinnatifida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetylportentol, Calein A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylportentol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calein A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acetylportentol
- Natural product research
Calein A
- Natural product research
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plant extracts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |