Calea pinnatifida
Calea pinnatifida, commonly known as "hierba de la mística," is a medicinal herb native to Central and South America. Renowned for its potent psychoactive properties, it is traditionally used in ritualistic contexts to induce vivid dreams, enhance spiritual insight, and facilitate deep introspection during shamanic healing ceremonies.
- Scientific name: Calea pinnatifida
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 |
Chemicals
Calea pinnatifida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetylportentol, calein A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetylportentol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calein A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |