Chresta scapigera
Chresta scapigera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chresta scapigera, scientifically known as Chresta scapigera, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its pharmacological properties offers promising insights into developing new treatments for diverse human health conditions.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Eremanthus Scapigerus · Pycnocephalum Scapigerum · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chresta scapigeraSynonyms
- Eremanthus scapigerus
- Pycnocephalum scapigerum
- Vernonia scapigera
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Chresta, with the species name Chresta scapigera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chresta | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Chreata scapigera, exhibits a specific range within the South American continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Brazil. More specifically, the species can be found growing throughout the Brazil West-Central region. Additionally, its distribution extends into the diverse ecosystems of the Brazil Southeast area. Consequently, these two particular regions define the known geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chresta scapigera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Steroids, triterpenoids.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Steroids | Ultrasonics sonochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | Ultrasonics sonochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |