Lantana horrida subsp. horrida
Lantana horrida subsp. horrida · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Lantana horridra subsp. horridra, is a robust, woody shrub native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its prickly stems and vibrant floral clusters, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lantana Camara F. Ternata · Lantana Camara F. Macrantha · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lantana horrida subsp. horridaSynonyms
- Lantana camara f. ternata
- Lantana camara f. macrantha
- Lantana camara var. ternata
- Lantana hispida
- Lantana horrida var. grandiflora
- Lantana horrida var. parviflora
- Lantana antillana
- Lantana camara var. macrantha
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified as a member of the genus Lantana, specifically the subspecies Lantana horrida subsp. horrida.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Lantana |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across two different continents. In South Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Zambia. Its presence is also significant in Mexico, where it is documented in the central region. Furthermore, the species occupies diverse areas including Northeast Mexico and the Gulf region. Finally, it can be located extending into the Southwest portion of Mexico.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Caribbean | Cuba |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Lantana horrida subsp. horrida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OLEANOLIC ACID, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Ursolic acid, triterpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ursolic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
triterpenoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hexane extract | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexane extracts | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexanic extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |