Kaunia rufescens
Kaunia rufescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Kaunia rufescens, scientifically known as Kaunia rufescens, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Primarily utilized in traditional healing practices, it offers significant potential in treating various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its role in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Eupatorium Rufescens · Eupatorium Subtriplinerve · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kaunia rufescensSynonyms
- Eupatorium rufescens
- Eupatorium subtriplinerve
- Eupatorium rufescens var. glabratum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Kaunia, with its species name being Kaunia rufescens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kaunia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of South America. In Western South America, it can be specifically located within the territory of Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species is widely spread across the West-Central, Southeast, and South regions. Moving toward the southern portion of the continent, it is also found in the Northeast of Argentina. Together, these areas define the diverse environmental range inhabited by Kaunia rufescens.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kaunia rufescens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dehydroleucodin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dehydroleucodin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dehydroleucodin
- Natural toxins