Lacistema pubescens
Lacistema pubescens, commonly known as the "pajonal" or "huayruro," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the Andean regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues, offering a rich botanical resource for both traditional and modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Lacistema pubescens
- Family: Lacistemataceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Lacistemataceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lacistema, of which Lacistema pubescens is a member.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lacistemataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lacistema | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found growing within French Guiana. Its presence is also significant throughout Brazil, spanning multiple distinct territories. Specifically, it is distributed across the Northeast, Southeast, and North regions of the country. This wide distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various Brazilian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Lacistema pubescens has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lacistema pubescens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Jurkat cells.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Jurkat cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |