Chromolaena moritziana
Chromolaena moritziana, commonly known as a versatile medicinal herb, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology and ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Chromolaena moritziana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 a member of the Asteraceae family. It is specifically classified under 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 moritziana, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Siam weed, while in Spanish, it is commonly called la hierba de San Juan. In Portuguese, the plant is known as erva-de-são-joão, and in French, it is identified as l'herbe de saint-jean.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range located within the South American continent. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the northern regions of the landmass. Specifically, it can be found growing in the country of Venezuela. Furthermore, its presence extends into Western South America. Within this western area, the species is documented to inhabit Colombia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chromolaena moritziana, utilizes various structures to fulfill its biological and medicinal functions. The leaves are a primary component, often utilized in traditional medicine due to their bioactive compounds and characteristic shape. Additionally, the plant produces flowers that serve as the reproductive organs, typically appearing in clusters to facilitate pollination.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chromolaena moritziana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dichloromethane, alpha-amyrin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chromolaena moritziana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chromolaena moritziana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |