Laggera
Laggera, commonly known as the "Tree of Life" in certain traditional practices, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its diverse healing properties. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities, this resilient species offers significant therapeutic potential in treating skin ailments and promoting overall wellness through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Laggera
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laggera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,5-dimethoxy-p-cymene, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,5-dimethoxy-p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Laggera has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial diseases, bronchitis, inflammation, jaundice, leukemia.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |