Latua pubiflora
Latua pubiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Latua pubiflora, scientifically known as Latua pubiflora, is a rare and enigmatic shrub endemic to the temperate rainforests of Chile. Renowned for its potent hallucinogenic properties, this plant has long held profound spiritual significance among indigenous Mapuche healers, serving as a powerful tool in traditional ritualistic ceremonies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Latua pubifloraDistribution
This plant is native to the specific landscapes of Southern South America. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the central regions of Chile. Additionally, the species can be found extending further down into South Chile. This distribution highlights its unique presence within the Chilean territory. Consequently, its geographical range is strictly defined by these southern latitudes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Latua pubiflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ATROPINE, scopolamine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ATROPINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ATROPINE
- Dr. Duke
scopolamine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Latua pubiflora has 68 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allergenic, Amnesigenic, Analgesic, Anesthetic, Anhydrotic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amnesigenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anhydrotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiMeniere's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibradycardic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |