Heliopsis sinaloensis
Heliopsis sinaloensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Heliopsis sinaloensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to Mexico. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical properties offer intriguing potential for pharmacological research into anti-inflammatory and healing therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heliopsis sinaloensisSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it resides in the family Asteraceae and is identified by 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 located within a specific region of North America. Its geographical presence is concentrated entirely within the country of Mexico. More specifically, the species can be found inhabiting the Northwest portion of the nation. This localized distribution suggests that the plant thrives in the unique environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, researchers looking for this species should focus their efforts on the Mexican Northwest.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Pharmaceutical biology
Stem
- Pharmaceutical biology
Chemicals
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Pharmaceutical biology
Activities
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antimutagenic
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antioxidant
- Pharmaceutical biology
Conditions
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include infectious diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Infectious diseases
- Pharmaceutical biology
Preparations
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanol extracts (ME).
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts (me) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts (me)
- Pharmaceutical biology