Grindelia camporum
Grindelia camporum, commonly known as gomphrena or gumweed, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Americas. Renowned for its medicinal properties, particularly in treating respiratory ailments, this plant contains bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory and expectorant qualities. It remains a significant botanical resource in traditional herbal medicine practices.
- Scientific name: Grindelia camporum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern 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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Grindelia as the species Grindelia camporum.
| 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, known scientifically as Grindelia camporum, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Polish, it is referred to as Doględka wielka, while in Arabic, it is known as عشبة الصمغ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Doględka wielka | Wikidata |
| ar | عشبة الصمغ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across North America. In the Northwestern United States, it can be found growing within the state of Oregon. Its presence extends to the Northeastern United States, specifically reaching into Pennsylvania. Moving toward the Southwestern United States, the species is located in California. Finally, its range reaches into Mexico, specifically occupying the Northwest region of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Activities
Grindelia camporum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Grindelia camporum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |