Dysphania chilensis
Dysphania chilensis, commonly known as "hierba de la buena suerte," is a versatile medicinal plant native to South America. Traditionally utilized in folk medicine, it is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, offering significant potential for treating various ailments within traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Dysphania chilensis
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, falling into the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Dysphania as the species Dysphania chilensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dysphania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a remarkably wide and fragmented geographical distribution across several continents. In Northeast Tropical Africa, its presence can be noted specifically in Eritrea. Moving to North America, it is found within the Northwestern United States in Oregon and across the Southwestern United States in California. The species also extends into Western South America, where it inhabits regions of Bolivia. Finally, its range includes parts of Peru, marking its presence in the Western South American landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |