Chromolaena hookeriana
Chromolaena hookerianana, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in various tropical regions, is a plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional medicine, it possesses significant bioactive compounds known for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing capabilities, making it a subject of interest for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Chromolaena hookeriana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined 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, Chromolaena hookerianana, is known by various regional names across different linguistic groups. In English, it is commonly referred to as the hookerianana chromolaena, while in Swahili, it is called mchanga mweusi. Additionally, in Hausa, the plant is identified as kwanon baki.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is noted within the borders of Bolivia. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found in the northeastern regions of Argentina. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the northwestern territories of Argentina. Together, these locations define the natural range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chromolaena hookeriana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, p-coumaric acid, quercetin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nordihydroguaiaretic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |