Fabiana imbricata
Fabiana imbricata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Fabiana imbricata, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Frequently utilized in traditional healing practices, it offers potent bioactive compounds capable of addressing various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its significant potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fabiana Biflora · Fabiana Araucana · 2 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Palo piche
- Pichi romero
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fabiana imbricataSynonyms
- Fabiana biflora
- Fabiana araucana
- Fabiana imbricata var. biflora
- Fabiana lutescens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Solanales, and the family Solanaceae. Finally, the species is identified by the genus Fabiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fabiana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across the southern regions of South America. Within Argentina, it can be found spanning from the northwest to the southern territories. Its presence also extends significantly through the various latitudes of Chile. Specifically, it inhabits the northern, central, and southern areas of the Chilean landscape. Consequently, the species maintains a broad geographical range throughout these specific southern continental zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina South | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fabiana imbricata, offers various components for scientific and therapeutic study, ranging from its natural state to laboratory-grown tissues. In its natural environment, medicinal properties are often derived from its roots and aerial parts, which contain the essential bioactive compounds. Beyond the whole plant, advanced biotechnological methods allow researchers to utilize callus cultures and cell suspensions to study specific metabolic pathways in a controlled setting. Furthermore, the ability to regenerate complete organisms from these tissue cultures can lead to the production of miniature plantlets, ensuring a sustainable supply of the species for medicinal research.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fabiana imbricata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CA, Coumarins, Flavonoids, RUTIN, Sesquiterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sugars | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CA
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Coumarins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
RUTIN
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Sesquiterpenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sugars
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Terpenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
scopoletin
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Medicinal Uses
Fabiana imbricata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic, gastric ulcers.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biomass | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| callus | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| callus cultures | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cell suspensions | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| in vitro plantlets | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plantlets regenerated in vitro | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root cultures | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots grown by TIS | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |