Chromolaena arnottiana
Chromolaena arnottiana, commonly known as Siam Weed or Bitter Bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat wounds, skin infections, and digestive ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Chromolaena arnottiana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Chromolaena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chromolaena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chromolaena arnottiana, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 阿氏飞机草 (zh), 阿氏飞机草 (zh-cn), 阿氏飛機草 (zh-tw), and 阿氏飞机草 (zh-hans), while it is also known as 阿氏泽兰 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 阿氏飞机草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 阿氏飞机草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 阿氏飛機草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 阿氏飞机草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阿氏泽兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the South American continent. In the western region, it can be found growing within the borders of Bolivia. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, its range extends into the northeast of Argentina. Additionally, the species is present in the northwest region of Argentina. Together, these locations define the natural habitat for Chromolaena arnottiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chromolaena arnottiana, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. When prepared as decoctions or infusions, these aerial parts are often employed to treat various ailments, ranging from wound healing to inflammatory conditions, making them the most vital portion of the plant for medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |