Chrysanthellum americanum
Chrysanthellum americanum, commonly known as "carneiro" or "erva-de-carneiro," is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions. This plant holds significant promise in contemporary ethnopharmacology and natural medicine research.
- Scientific name: Chrysanthellum americanum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Chrysanthellum and the specific species name americanum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chrysanthellum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chrysanthellum americanum, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In the Hausa language, it is referred to as Rariyar kasa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ha | Rariyar kasa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in the countries of Mali and Senegal. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can be found throughout West-Central Tropical Africa, including Cameroon and the Congo. The species also extends its reach into the southern regions of the continent. Specifically, its geographical range includes the nation of Mozambique located in South Tropical Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chrysanthellum americanum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonoids, saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chrysanthellum americanum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chrysanthellum americanum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, mood disorders.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irritable bowel syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mood disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |