Helianthella quinquenervis
Helianthella quinquenervis, commonly known as the five-leaf helianthus, is a resilient perennial native to North American mountains. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this plant holds historical significance in traditional herbalism. It is often studied for its unique phytochemical properties and its role within diverse high-altitude medicinal ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Helianthella quinquenervis
- 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 a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is classified under the genus Helianthella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helianthella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the Northwestern United States. Its range extends through the rugged landscapes of Idaho and Montana. You can also find this species growing in the state of Wyoming. Furthermore, it is distributed across the terrain of Oregon. Finally, its geographical presence includes the mountainous regions of Colorado.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helianthella quinquenervis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include angelic acid, encecalin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| angelic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| encecalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Helianthella quinquenervis 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
Helianthella quinquenervis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-infective agents.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-infective agents | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |