Lippia lupulina
Lippia lupulina, commonly known as yerba buena, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and inflammation. This potent plant offers a natural remedy through its rich bioactive compound profile.
- Scientific name: Lippia lupulina
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lippia, specifically as the species Lippia lupulina.
| 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 lupulina, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as terbina or terbina herb, while in Spanish, it is commonly called hierba de la terbina or verbena de la terbina. In Portuguese, the plant is known as erva-cidreira or erva-de-cidreira, reflecting its traditional use in herbal preparations.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its presence is recorded in Bolivia. The species is also widely spread throughout Brazil, covering a vast range of territories. Specifically, it can be found in the North, South, and Southeast regions of Brazil. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the West-Central part of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lippia lupulina has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carvacrol, endo-fenchol, thymol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| endo-fenchol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |