Egletes viscosa
Egletes viscosa, commonly known as sticky cudweed, is a resilient perennial herb native to tropical regions. Characterized by its distinctive sticky, glandular hairs, this plant plays a vital role in traditional medicine. It is widely utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties across various cultural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Egletes viscosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern 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 classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Egletes, specifically the species Egletes viscosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Egletes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is specifically noted in the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, it can be found throughout the Northeast region of the country. The species also occupies the coastal areas within the Mexico Gulf territory. Additionally, its range extends into both the Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Egletes viscosa has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ternatin, centipedic acid, tetramethoxyflavone, cis-carvyl acetate, geranyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ternatin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| centipedic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetramethoxyflavone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-carvyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tanabalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-carvyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-pinocarveyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-pinocarvyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Egletes viscosa has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Gastroprotective, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Egletes viscosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchial asthma, passive cutaneous anaphylaxis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchial asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| passive cutaneous anaphylaxis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |