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Leucophyllum ambiguum

Leucophyllum ambiguum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Leucophyllum ambiguum, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains unique bioactive compounds believed to offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Leucophyllum Campanulatum · Leucophyllum Altamiranii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Leucophyllum ambiguum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • hierba del cenizo

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Leucophyllum and the specific species ambiguum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Scrophulariaceae
Genus Leucophyllum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to several distinct regions within the country of Mexico. Its presence is documented throughout the Northeast portion of the nation. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the coastal areas of the Mexico Gulf. The species also extends its range into the Mexico Southwest territory. Consequently, its distribution covers a diverse array of Mexican landscapes.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Leucophyllum ambiguum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2'-Methoxykobusin, Apigetrin, TRANS-CINNAMIC ACID, apigenin, kobusin.

Chemicals reported in Leucophyllum ambiguum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2'-Methoxykobusin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Apigetrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
TRANS-CINNAMIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kobusin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2'-Methoxykobusin

  1. Journal of natural products

Apigetrin

  1. Journal of natural products

TRANS-CINNAMIC ACID

  1. Journal of natural products

apigenin

  1. Journal of natural products

kobusin

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Leucophyllum ambiguum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH(2)Cl(2)-MeOH (1:1) extract.

Preparations reported for Leucophyllum ambiguum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh (1:1) extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh (1:1) extract

  1. Journal of natural products