Lippia grata
Lippia gratia, commonly known as gratia or gratia herb, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat digestive ailments and skin infections, offering a natural remedy rooted in deep botanical heritage.
- Scientific name: Lippia grata
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic classification is defined by 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, Lippia gratia, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as gratia, while in Spanish, it is known as gratia or hierba de la gratia. In Portuguese, the plant is called gratia, and in the local context of certain regions, it is also identified as Lippia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is specifically noted within Venezuela. Its distribution extends to Western South America, where it can be found in Bolivia. Within Brazil, the species is widely spread across the West-Central region. Furthermore, it inhabits both the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lippia gratia, utilizes its various components for both biological function and medicinal application. The most prominent part used in traditional remedies is the leaf, which contains a concentrated array of bioactive compounds. Through the extraction of these leaves, one can obtain the essential oil, a potent substance rich in aromatic constituents that serves as the primary source of the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lippia grata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include thymol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lippia grata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Depression, neurological disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |