Haplopappus taeda
Haplopappus taeda · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Haplopappus taeda, is a resilient shrub native to the southeastern United States. Often called Tansy Aster, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its aromatic properties. While primarily appreciated for its golden blooms, its historical use highlights its role in regional folk medicine and ecology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Haplodiscus Peteroanus · Haplodiscus Polycladus
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Haplopappus taedaSynonyms
- Haplodiscus peteroanus
- Haplodiscus polycladus
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 Haplopappus and the specific species Haplopappus taeda.
| 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, known scientifically as Haplopappus taeeda, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily restricted to the southern portion of the South American continent. Within this region, the species is specifically found throughout central Chile. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of that particular landscape. Consequently, the survival of this medicinal species is closely tied to the environmental conditions of central Chile.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Haplopappus taeda has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aesculetin, Aromadendrin 7-methyl ether, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aesculetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aromadendrin 7-methyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aesculetin
- Iranian journal of microbiology
Aromadendrin 7-methyl ether
- Iranian journal of microbiology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology