Grindelia argentina
Grindelia argentina, commonly known as yerba de la mopa or mopa, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues, offering valuable natural healing benefits.
- Scientific name: Grindelia argentina
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Grindelia argentina, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed within the genus Grindelia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Grindelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Grindelia argentina, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as gordolobo, and in English, it is often called silverleaf gumweed.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the southern reaches of South America. Its specific range is concentrated in the northeastern region of Argentina. Within this territory, it thrives in certain ecological niches unique to the area. Therefore, its distribution is quite localized rather than being spread across the entire continent. Finding this species requires searching specifically within these northeastern Argentine landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Grindelia argentina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hispidulin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |