Grindelia scorzonerifolia
Grindelia scorzonerifolia, commonly known as gumweed, is a resilient perennial herb valued for its potent medicinal properties. Native to various North American regions, this plant is traditionally utilized for its expectorant qualities. It is frequently employed in herbal remedies to soothe respiratory ailments, alleviate coughs, and support overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Grindelia scorzonerifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 scorzonerifolia, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as gumweed or balsamroot, reflecting its resinous properties and botanical characteristics. When translated into other languages, its identity remains consistent through specific regional terms: in Spanish, it is commonly called gordolobo, while in Portuguese, it is known as gordolobo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the southern regions of South America. Its presence is specifically noted in the northeastern parts of Argentina. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the country of Paraguay. The species also inhabits the territory of Uruguay. Finally, its range extends into the southern portion of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Grindelia scorzonerifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 18-hydroxy-13-epi-manoyl oxide, 4alpha-hydroxy-18-normanoyl oxide, 4beta-hydroxy-19-normanoyl oxide, jhanol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 18-hydroxy-13-epi-manoyl oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4alpha-hydroxy-18-normanoyl oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4beta-hydroxy-19-normanoyl oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jhanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |