Gochnatia glutinosa
Gochnatia glutinosa, commonly known as the sticky gochnatia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its resinous leaves and bark, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin inflammations, wounds, and digestive ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Gochnatia glutinosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern 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. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gochnatia, as seen in the species Gochnatia glutinosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gochnatia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Gochnatia glutinosa, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the sticky gochnatia, while in Spanish, it is known as gochnatia glutinosa. In Portuguese, the plant is called gochnatia glutinosa, and in the local context of certain regions, it may also be identified by its scientific name used as a common descriptor.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse landscapes of Southern South America. Its presence is notably recorded throughout various regions of Argentina. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Northeast part of the country. The species also extends its reach into the Southern territories of Argentina. Furthermore, its geographical range includes the Northwest regions of the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Gochnatia glutinosa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and reproductive organs, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's essential phytochemicals, which are often prepared as decoctions or infusions to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gochnatia glutinosa has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arcapillin, centaureidin, cirsiliol, flavonoids, genkwanin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arcapillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| centaureidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsiliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genkwanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sakuranetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gochnatia glutinosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gochnatia glutinosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |