Chrysactinia mexicana
Chrysactinia mexicana, commonly known as a member of the Asteraceae family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found primarily in arid regions, it contains bioactive compounds utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and modern natural healthcare applications.
- Scientific name: Chrysactinia mexicana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically residing in the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Chrysactinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysactinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chrysactinia mexicana, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Mexican goldenbush, while in Spanish, it is known as arbusto dorado mexicano.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across parts of the South-Central United States and multiple regions of Mexico. Within the United States, its presence is specifically documented in the states of New Mexico and Texas. Moving southward into Mexico, the species is widely distributed throughout Mexico Central. It also extends into the northeastern territories of the country. Additionally, the plant can be found inhabiting the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chrysactinia mexicana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glucose, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chrysactinia mexicana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogenic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chrysactinia mexicana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HeLa cells, depressive disorders, fever, herpes simplex virus, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HeLa cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depressive disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |