Haplopappus baylahuen
Haplopappus baylahuen, commonly known as baylahuen, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Chile. Valued in traditional herbalism, it is primarily utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. This aromatic plant serves as a vital natural remedy, offering therapeutic benefits for various ailments within South American folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Haplopappus baylahuen
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Haplopappus baylahuen, 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. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Haplopappus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Haplopappus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the southern regions of South America. Its range extends significantly into the northwestern parts of Argentina. Additionally, it can be found throughout the central regions of Chile. The species also inhabits the northern territories of Chile. Collectively, these locations define its specific geographical footprint within the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Haplopappus baylahuen has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |