Laggera
Laggera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Laggera, scientifically known as Laggera, is a genus of flowering plants within the Rubiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse medicinal properties, it is utilized in traditional healing practices across various regions. This plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LaggeraRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pseudoconyza
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Laggera.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Laggera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning both Atlantic islands and the African mainland. Within the Macaronesian region, its presence is specifically noted in Cape Verde. Moving to West Tropical Africa, the species can be found across several different nations. Its range includes the territories of Benin, Burkina, and the Gambia. Additionally, the plant is documented to grow within the borders of Ghana.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Laggera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene, Sesquiterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Sesquiterpenes
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Medicinal Uses
Laggera has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial diseases, bronchitis, inflammation, jaundice, leukemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial diseases | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |