Laggera alata
Laggera alata, commonly known as the "Laga-laga" plant, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient plant offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Laggera alata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is specifically nested within the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Laggera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Laggera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesia region, its presence is noted in Cape Verde. Its distribution extends significantly into West Tropical Africa across multiple nations. Specifically, it can be found growing in Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Finally, the species is also documented within the borders of Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laggera alata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 5.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 5 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Laggera alata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infection, fever, inflammation, nephritis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nephritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |