Gomphrena portulacoides
Gomphrena portulacoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Gomphrena portulacoides, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments. This resilient herb offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of growing interest in ethnobotanical and modern research.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Philoxerus Carnosus · Iresine Portulacoides · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gomphrena portulacoidesSynonyms
- Philoxerus carnosus
- Iresine portulacoides
- Iresine portulacoides var. commersonii
- Blutaparon portulacoides
- Blutaparon portulacoides var. commersonii
- Philoxerus portulacoides var. commersonii
- Telanthera philoxeroides var. carnosa
- Philoxerus portulacoides
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gomphrena, specifically as the species Gomphrena portulacoides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Gomphrena |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Its distribution extends into Western South America, where it is found in Colombia. Within Brazil, the species occupies a significant territory spanning the Northeast region. Finally, its reach continues through the Southeast and South regions of Brazil.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Uruguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Gomphrena portulacoides has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5,3'-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxy-6,7-methylenedioxyflavone, CAMPESTEROL, Irisone B, STIGMASTEROL, Sitosterol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5,3'-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxy-6,7-methylenedioxyflavone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPESTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Irisone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sitosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methylenedioxyflavonol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,5,3'-Trihydroxy-4'-methoxy-6,7-methylenedioxyflavone
- Phytochemistry
CAMPESTEROL
- Phytochemistry
Irisone B
- Phytochemistry
STIGMASTEROL
- Phytochemistry
Sitosterol
- Phytochemistry
Vanillic acid
- Phytochemistry
methylenedioxyflavonol
- Phytochemistry