Hedeoma multiflora
Hedeoma multiflora, commonly known as the "heart-shaped leaf" or "climbing milkweed," is a versatile medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin inflammation and digestive issues, offering significant potential in holistic and ethnobotanical healing practices.
- Scientific name: Hedeoma multiflora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Hedeoma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedeoma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In Brazil, its presence is documented specifically within the Southeast and South regions. Moving into Southern South America, the species can be found throughout the Northeast of Argentina. Additionally, it occupies the Southern portion of the Argentine territory. Finally, the plant's range extends into the Northwest region of Argentina as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Activities
Hedeoma multiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Insecticide.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Insecticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |