Lippia filifolia
Lippia filifolia, commonly known as broom broom or broom bush, is a resilient, aromatic shrub native to the arid regions of Southern Africa. Widely utilized in traditional medicine, this hardy plant offers potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, serving as a vital natural resource for treating various ailments in rural communities.
- Scientific name: Lippia filifolia
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lippia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lippia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lippia filifolia, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic landscapes. In English, it is frequently referred to as filifolia Lippia, while in Spanish, it is commonly called yerba de la marta or marta. In Portuguese, the plant is known as erva-de-marta, and in the local context of certain regions, it may also be identified as yerba de marta.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence within the South American landscape. Its presence is notably documented across the West-Central region of Brazil. Furthermore, the species can also be found extending into the Southeast portion of the country. These two distinct areas represent its primary geographical distribution. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these specific Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lippia filifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eucalyptol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |