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Hofmeisteria schaffneri

Hofmeisteria schaffneri · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hofmeisteria schaffneri, scientifically known as Hofmeisteria schaffneri, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its significant pharmacological potential.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Fleischmannia Schaffneri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hofmeisteria schaffneri

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae within the genus Hofmeisteria.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Hofmeisteria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the country of Mexico. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in three distinct areas. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout Mexico Central. Additionally, the species is documented within the territories of Mexico Northeast. Finally, the plant's presence extends into the regions of Mexico Southwest.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hofmeisteria schaffneri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3',4',4a',9a'-tetrahydro-6,7'-dimethylspiro[benzofuran-3(2H),2'-pyrano[2,3-b]benzofuran]-2,4a'-diol, Euparin, beta-carotene, hofmeisterin.

Chemicals reported in Hofmeisteria schaffneri
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3',4',4a',9a'-tetrahydro-6,7'-dimethylspiro[benzofuran-3(2H),2'-pyrano[2,3-b]benzofuran]-2,4a'-diol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Euparin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-carotene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
hofmeisterin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3',4',4a',9a'-tetrahydro-6,7'-dimethylspiro[benzofuran-3(2H),2'-pyrano[2,3-b]benzofuran]-2,4a'-diol

  1. Journal of natural products

Euparin

  1. Journal of natural products

beta-carotene

  1. Journal of natural products

hofmeisterin

  1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Hofmeisteria schaffneri has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include pain.

Conditions investigated for Hofmeisteria schaffneri
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Pain 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Pain

  1. ACS omega

Preparations

Hofmeisteria schaffneri has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH(2)Cl(2)-MeOH (1:1) extract, aqueous extracts, essential oil, organic extracts.

Preparations reported for Hofmeisteria schaffneri
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh (1:1) extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Essential oil 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Organic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh (1:1) extract

  1. Journal of natural products

Aqueous extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Essential oil

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Organic extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology