Heliopsis longipes
Heliopsis longipes · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Heliopsis longipes, scientifically known as Heliopsis longipes, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific tropical ecosystems, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and chemical constituents is essential for exploring its pharmacological potential.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Philactis Longipes
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heliopsis longipesSynonyms
- Philactis longipes
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Chilcuán
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within the genus Heliopsis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Heliopsis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within a specific region of North America. Its geographical distribution is concentrated in the country of Mexico. Specifically, it occurs within the northeastern portion of the nation. This localized presence suggests that the species is adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, researchers focusing on its habitat should concentrate their efforts in Northeast Mexico.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Heliopsis longipes has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Heliopsis longipes has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Affinin, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Hinokinin, STIGMASTEROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Affinin | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hinokinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Affinin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
- Planta medica
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hinokinin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
STIGMASTEROL
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Heliopsis longipes has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Planta medica
Medicinal Uses
Heliopsis longipes has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anti-infective agents, inflammation, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-infective agents | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Heliopsis longipes extract | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone extract | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude drug extracts | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |