Heliopsis sinaloensis
Heliopsis sinaloensis, commonly known as a member of the Asteraceae family, is a medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, it possesses unique bioactive compounds. Researchers study this species for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in exploring its pharmacological applications for various health conditions.
- Scientific name: Heliopsis sinaloensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | 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 sinaloeensis, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as ojo de venado or flor de ojo de venado. In English, it is often called deer's eye or deer eye flower.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Helioopsis sinaloensis, is characterized by specific morphological features within its vegetative structure. The stems are typically upright and provide the necessary structural support for the plant's growth, often exhibiting a woody or semi-woody texture as they mature. Complementing the stems are the leaves, which are arranged along the plant body and play a crucial role in photosynthesis and the synthesis of various medicinal compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Heliopsis sinaloensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |