Lepechinia mutica
Lepechinia mutica, commonly known as the "Stick-leaf" or "Stick-leaf plant," is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific tropical regions. Characterized by its unique elongated foliage, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, often utilized to treat various ailments and support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Lepechinia mutica
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lepechinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lepechinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lepechinia mutica, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the limp lepechini, while in Spanish, it is commonly called lepechini lacio.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very restricted geographical range. It is found exclusively within the region of Western South America. Specifically, its natural habitat is located in Ecuador. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain specific ecosystems within that nation. Consequently, conservation efforts must focus on the unique environmental conditions found in these Ecuadorian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Lepechinia mutica, is often utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its dried leaves. These prepared leaves serve as the primary medicinal component, typically processed to preserve their bioactive properties for infusion or other therapeutic uses.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lepechinia mutica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carnosol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carnosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lepechinia mutica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lepechinia mutica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, leukemia, prostate cancer, skin cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |