Heliopsis longipes
Heliopsis longipes, commonly known as the long-footed heliopsis, is a distinctive medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its unique phytochemical properties. It offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments through its bioactive natural compounds.
- Scientific name: Heliopsis longipes
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Heliopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Heliopsis longipes, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the long-peduncled heliopsis, while in Spanish, it is commonly called heliopsis de pedúnculo largo. In Portuguese, the plant is known as heliopsis de pedúnculo longo, and in French, it is identified as heliopsis à pédoncule long.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Heliopsis longipes, possesses various components that are studied for their therapeutic potential, particularly through the utilization of its roots. Scientific investigations often focus on the chemical composition of the roots to identify bioactive compounds. Specifically, the Heliopsis longipes acetone extract derived from these root systems is analyzed to explore its medicinal properties and pharmacological activities.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heliopsis longipes acetone extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Heliopsis longipes has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include affinin, beta-sitosterol, hinokinin, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| affinin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hinokinin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heliopsis longipes has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Heliopsis longipes has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anti-infective agents, inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-infective agents | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |