Cupid's-paintbrush

Names

Common Names

• Cupid's-paintbrush
• red thistle
• tassel-flower

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Emilia sonchifolia var. sagittata
• Emilia gracilis
• Cacalia tenuissima
• Cacalia coccinea
• Emilia flammea
• Emilia humbertii
• Emilia humbertii var. angustifolia
• Emilia macaulayae
• Emilia caespitosa

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Emilia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning both Atlantic islands and the African continent. In the Macaronesian region, its presence is specifically noted in Madeira. Moving to West Tropical Africa, the species can be found across several distinct nations. It is documented to grow in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Liberia. Furthermore, its range extends eastward to include Nigeria within the West Tropical African zone.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Emilia coccinea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ligularidine, Neoligularidine, Neosenkirkine, Platyphylline, Platyphylline N-oxide.

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Emilia coccinea has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Emilia coccinea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Helicobacter pylori, hyperglycemia, typhoid fever.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations