Lippia rotundifolia
Lippia rotundifolia, commonly known as bushy verbena, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic leaves, this plant is widely used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory ailments, and skin inflammations. Its potent phytochemical properties offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lippia rotundifolia
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lippia rotundifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Verbenaceae and falls 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 rotundifolia, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as bushy Lippia, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Lippia redonda or yerba de Lippia. In Portuguese, the species is known as Lippia-redonda.| 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, it can be found specifically within the borders of Bolivia. Its presence is also widespread across Brazil, spanning multiple distinct territories. This includes significant populations in the West-Central region and the Northeast region of the country. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Southeast region of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lippia rotundifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Myrcene, limonene, monoterpenes, myrcene, myrcenone.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ocimenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pentadecane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |