Larrea divaricata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zygophyllales, it is classified under the family Zygophyllaceae. Specifically, Larrea divaricata is identified by its genus, Larrea.

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is noted in both Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found throughout various parts of Argentina. Specifically, its range covers the Northeast, Northwest, and South regions of the country. This extensive coverage demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive in diverse South American environments.

Chemicals

Larrea divaricata has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nordihydroguaiaretic acid, 2',4'-dihydroxychalcone, NDG, NDGA, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid.

Total chemicals

19

Scientific sources

20

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Larrea divaricata has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.

Total activities

2

Scientific sources

3

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Larrea divaricata has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus, arteriosclerosis, asthma, cancer.

Total uses

13

Scientific sources

14

Most Reported Uses