Heterotheca inuloides
Heterotheca inuloides, commonly known as golden aster, is a resilient perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is often utilized in herbal remedies to support skin health and address various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Heterotheca inuloides
- 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 is a member of the family Asteraceae and is categorized under the genus Heterotheca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Heterotheca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Heterotheca inuloides, is known by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is commonly referred to as golden aster, while in Spanish, it is known as aster dorado. In Portuguese, the species is called aster dourado, and in French, it is referred to as aster doré.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to various regions throughout the country of Mexico. Its presence is documented across Mexico Central, where it thrives in specific local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found extending into Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The distribution continues through the arid landscapes of Mexico Northwest. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant reaches as far as Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Heterotheca inuloides, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its various botanical components. The most significant medicinal elements are the aerial parts, which encompass the stems and leaves of the specimen. Within these structures, the flowers serve as a key source of bioactive compounds. For pharmacological preparation and storage, the plant is often processed into dried flowers, ensuring stability and potency. Whether used in its whole form or as a concentrated dried flower extract, these parts are essential for harnessing the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Heterotheca inuloides has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, 7-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalin, 7-hydroxycadalin, flavonoids, 7-Hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalin.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxycadalin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-Hydroxy-3,4-dihydrocadalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxy-4alphaH-3,4-dihydrocadalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxycadalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryolan-1,9beta-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heterotheca inuloides has 6 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Heterotheca inuloides has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lipid peroxidation, oxidative stresses, Gram-positive bacteria, Trichinella spiralis, analgesic.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lipid peroxidation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stresses | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichinella spiralis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |