transpecos marshtail
Laennecia filaginoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
transpecos marshtail, scientifically known as Laennecia filaginoides, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in specialized wetland habitats. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this species is studied for its potential therapeutic applications. Understanding its ecological niche and chemical composition is essential for exploring its traditional uses in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Transpecos Marshtail · Trans-Pecos Horseweed
- Scientific synonyms
- Conyza Filaginoides · Heterochaeta Stricta · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- transpecos marshtail
- Trans-Pecos Horseweed
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Chamolxochitl
- Zacatechichi
- simonillo
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Laennecia filaginoidesSynonyms
- Conyza filaginoides
- Heterochaeta stricta
- Laennecia pinnatifida
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Laennecia as Laennecia filaeginoides.
| 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 exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, the species is found throughout the central territories of the country. It also occupies significant portions of the Mexican Northeast and the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf. Furthermore, the plant extends its reach into the Mexico Northwest, demonstrating a broad geographical range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laennecia filaginoides has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN, Erythrodiol, Astragalin, Isoquercitrin, Narcissin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| RUTIN | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Erythrodiol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astragalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Narcissin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nicotiflorin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinostrobin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-Spinasterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
RUTIN
- Journal of natural products
- Pharmaceutical biology
- Planta medica
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Erythrodiol
- Journal of natural products
- Planta medica
Astragalin
- Journal of natural products
Isoquercitrin
- Journal of natural products
Narcissin
- Journal of natural products
Nicotiflorin
- Journal of natural products
Pinostrobin
- Planta medica
Quercetin 3-glucoside
- Planta medica
alpha-Spinasterol
- Planta medica
Activities
Laennecia filaginoides has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antigiardial, Antinociceptive, Antispasmodic, Spasmolytic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antigiardial | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CFOE | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiprotozoal extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform-methanol (1:1) extract | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |