Heliotropium hartwegianum
Heliotropium hartwegianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Heliotropium hartwegianum, scientifically known as Heliotropium hartwegianum, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in specific ecological niches, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tournefortia Hartwegiana
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heliotropium hartwegianumSynonyms
- Tournefortia hartwegiana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Heliotropium hartwegianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Boraginales. Finally, it is a member of the family Boraginaceae and is situated within the genus Heliotropium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Heliotropium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the various regions of Mexico. Its presence is well-documented within the central parts of Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species can be found spreading through Mexico Northeast and the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. It also extends its reach into the waters surrounding the Mexican Pacific Is. Finally, the distribution completes its pattern by reaching into the territory of Mexico Northwest.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexican Pacific Is. |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Heliotropium hartwegianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Lupeol, STIGMASTEROL, Ursolic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Lupeol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
STIGMASTEROL
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ursolic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Heliotropium hartwegianum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hypoglycemic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |