Graptopetalum paraguayense
Ghost plant
Graptophyllum paraguyanense, commonly known as the Paraguayan Graptophyllum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Graptopetalum paraguayense
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Crassulaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Graptopetalum and the species Graptopetalum paraguayense.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Graptopetalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Graptopetalum paraguayense, is known by various names across different linguistic regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 风车莲 (zh-hans), 風車蓮 (zh-hant), 風車蓮 (zh-hk), or simply 風車蓮 (zh). Additionally, in Arabic, it is commonly known as أم اللآلئ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 风车莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 風車蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 風車蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 風車蓮 | Wikidata |
| ar | أم اللآلئ | Wikidata |
| fi | helmipaksuvarsi | Wikidata |
| ja | オボロヅキ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 風車蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 风车莲 | Wikidata |
| arz | ام اللآلئ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of both Portugal and Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can also be found in Italy. Its range extends to the Americas, specifically inhabiting the northeast region of Mexico. Finally, the plant has established itself in the Southern Hemisphere within Queensland, Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Graptopetalum paraguayense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Graptopetalum paraguayense has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Graptopetalum paraguayense has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive, antiviral, asthma.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |