Lippia rugosa
Lippia rugosa, commonly known as yerba buena, is a fragrant perennial shrub native to South America. Renowned for its aromatic, mint-like leaves, this medicinal plant is widely utilized in traditional herbalism. It serves as a potent remedy for digestive ailments, respiratory issues, and inflammation, offering diverse therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Lippia rugosa
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Lippia rugosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Ultimately, 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 rugosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is most frequently called hierba de la mujer, and it is also known as yerba de la mujer or paja de la mujer. In Portuguese, the plant is commonly referred to as erva de mulher.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Benin. It also grows throughout the coastal and inland regions of Gambia. Furthermore, the species can be located in the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends into the country of Mali.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lippia rugosa, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its leaf. The leaves are the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic purposes, often being harvested and dried to prepare infusions or decoctions. These leaves contain various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's traditional uses in treating various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lippia rugosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-3,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone, lupeol acetate, saccharose.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxy-3,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saccharose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |