Laennecia filaginoides
Laennecia filaaginoides, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, holds immense potential in ethnopharmacology. Found in diverse tropical ecosystems, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research suggests its extracts possess potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, offering promising applications for developing novel therapeutic treatments in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Laennecia filaginoides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 |
Activities
Laennecia filaginoides has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antigiardial, Antinociceptive, Antispasmodic, Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antigiardial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |