Greigia sphacelata
Chupón
Greigia sphacelatas, commonly known as "paja" or "pajonales" in its native Andean habitats, is a fascinating bromeliad. Renowned for its dense, rosette-forming foliage, this plant plays a vital ecological role. In traditional medicine, its unique properties are often explored for their potential healing benefits within high-altitude ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Greigia sphacelata
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- 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 Poales, it is classified under the family Bromeliaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Greigia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Bromeliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Greigia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Greigia sphaceata, is commonly referred to by the name Chupón in English.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Chupón | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Southern South America. Its native range is concentrated within the territory of Chile. Specifically, the species can be identified throughout the Central Chile area. Furthermore, its geographical presence extends into the South Chile region. This localized distribution highlights the plant's unique ecological niche within the southern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Greigia sphaceolata, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves and the flowering stems, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated in these visible portions of the plant, harvesting typically focuses on the foliage and reproductive organs rather than the root system.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Greigia sphacelata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-O-trans-p-coumaroylglycerol, arborinol, arborinone, isoarborinol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-O-trans-p-coumaroylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arborinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arborinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoarborinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |