Iostephane heterophylla
Iostephane heterophylla, commonly known as a unique botanical specimen, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Characterized by its distinctive foliage, it is utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential role in modern pharmacological advancements.
- Scientific name: Iostephane heterophylla
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae, it is classified under the genus Iostephane. Specifically, its scientific name is Iostephane heterophyllas.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Iostephane | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide presence across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing within the landscapes of Mexico Central. Furthermore, its range extends into the diverse environments of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The species also populates the terrain of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the territories of 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 |
Chemicals
Iostephane heterophylla has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-(1',5'-dimethylhex-4'-enyl)-2-methylphenol, Xanthorrhizol, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-(1',5'-dimethylhex-4'-enyl)-2-methylphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthorrhizol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthorrhizol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthorrizol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Iostephane heterophylla has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |