Condea verticillata
Condea verticillata, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a fascinating plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found primarily in tropical regions, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat ailments ranging from skin conditions to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Condea verticillata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Condea, specifically as the species Condea verticillata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Condea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Condea verticillata, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as whorled condea, while in Spanish, it is commonly called condea verticilada. In Portuguese, the plant is known as condea verticilada, and in the local context of certain regions, it may also be referred to as erva-de-condea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across the Pacific and North America. In the North-Central Pacific, it can be found growing in Hawaii. Its range also extends to the Southeastern United States, specifically within the state of Florida. Within Mexico, the species is widely distributed across the Central, Northeast, and Gulf regions. This broad presence highlights the adaptable nature of the plant across various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Condea verticillata, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential medicinal properties of the plant while leaving the root system intact.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Condea verticillata has 11 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antisecretory, Cytotoxic, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antisecretory | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |