Herissantia tiubae
Herissantia tiubae, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in regional folk medicine, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Primarily utilized for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently employed to treat various inflammatory conditions and infections. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its potential in modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Herissantia tiubae
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, specifically within the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Herissantia and the species Herissantia tiubae.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Herissantia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Herissantia tiubae, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is referred to as tiubae, while in Spanish, it is commonly called tiubae.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is noted specifically within Bolivia. The species is also widely spread throughout Brazil, inhabiting both the Northeast and South regions. Moving toward Southern South America, it can be found in the Northeast of Argentina. Finally, its range extends into the territory of Paraguay.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Activities
Herissantia tiubae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Herissantia tiubae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, asthma, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |