Cantinoa americana
Cantinoa americana, commonly known as yerba del mate or yerba de la canotilla, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its restorative properties, this plant is traditionally used to alleviate fatigue, aid digestion, and support overall vitality through its nutrient-rich, antioxidant-packed leaves and stems.
- Scientific name: Cantinoa americana
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cantinoa americana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement in the genus Cantinoa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cantinoa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cantinoa americana, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified by the names 穗序苞山香 and 穗序山香.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 穗序苞山香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 穗序山香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Cantinoa americana, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing in the nation of Benin. The species is also documented within the borders of Burkina. Additionally, its presence extends to Gambia and Ghana. Finally, the plant's range includes the country of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Activities
Cantinoa americana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |