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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 longipes

Synonyms

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 parts reported in Heliopsis longipes
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. 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.

Chemicals reported in Heliopsis longipes
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Affinin 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hinokinin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Affinin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Phytotherapy research : PTR
  4. Planta medica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hinokinin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

STIGMASTEROL

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Heliopsis longipes
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Planta medica

Conditions

Heliopsis longipes has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic, anti-infective agents, inflammation, pain.

Conditions investigated for Heliopsis longipes
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anti-infective agents 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. Planta medica

Anti-infective agents

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Inflammation

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Pain

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Heliopsis longipes has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Heliopsis longipes extract, acetone extract, crude drug extracts.

Preparations reported for Heliopsis longipes
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Heliopsis longipes extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acetone extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crude drug extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Heliopsis longipes extract

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Acetone extract

  1. Planta medica

Crude drug extracts

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology