Lantana xenica
Lantana xenica, commonly known as the white lantana, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its small, fragrant white blossoms, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Lantana xenica
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lantana xenica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lantana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lantana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution located within the southern portion of the South American continent. It can be found inhabiting the northeastern regions of Argentina. Additionally, its presence extends into the northwestern parts of the same country. These two distinct areas represent the primary locations where the species is recorded. Therefore, its range is concentrated within the diverse landscapes of Argentina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lantana xenica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, alpha-pinene, germacrene D, ocimene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ocimene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |