Laennecia confusa
Laennecia confusa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Laennecia confusa, is a medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often utilized for its therapeutic properties, this species holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, aiming to uncover its potential role in developing modern pharmacological treatments for various ailments.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Erigeron Gnaphalioides · Conyza Confusa · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Laennecia confusaSynonyms
- Erigeron gnaphalioides
- Conyza confusa
- Diplopappus gnaphalioides
- Heterochaeta gnaphalioides
- Stenactis gnaphalioides
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Laennecia | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexican Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
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.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Triterpenes | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Laennecia confusa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Staphylococcus aureus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | TheScientificWorldJournal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |