Laennecia confusa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Erigeron gnaphalioides
• Conyza confusa
• Diplopappus gnaphalioides
• Heterochaeta gnaphalioides
• Stenactis gnaphalioides

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Laennecia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Mexico. It can be found throughout the central part of the country in Mexico Central. Its range also extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species is present along the coastal areas of the Mexican Pacific Is. Finally, its distribution reaches into the Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Laennecia confusa is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative parts. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence within its habitat. While its ecological niche can span across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments, its structural habit is that of a self-supporting plant, lacking the climbing tendencies associated with lianas or vines, as it does not require external support to maintain its upright posture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Laennecia confusa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Triterpenes.

Flavonoids

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Saponins

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Triterpenes

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Activities

Laennecia confusa has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic, Cytotoxic.

Antibacterial

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Antifungal

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Antimicrobial

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Antiparasitic

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Cytotoxic

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Conditions

Laennecia confusa has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Leishmania donovani, Staphylococcus aureus.

Leishmania donovani

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Staphylococcus aureus

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