Lippia schaueriana
Lippia schaueriana, commonly known as Erva-cidreira in Brazil, is a versatile medicinal shrub belonging to the Verbenaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal teas to alleviate digestive issues, reduce anxiety, and combat mild inflammation, offering a natural remedy rooted in folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Lippia schaueriana
- 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 classified within the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 schaueriana, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is often referred to as schauer's Lippia, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called erva-cidreira. In Spanish, the plant is known as toronjil, reflecting its aromatic qualities used in traditional medicine.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the vast territory of Brazil. Specifically, its presence is concentrated in the Northeast region of the country. This regional limitation suggests that the species is adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, finding Lippia schaueriana outside of these Brazilian northeastern landscapes is quite uncommon.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lippia schaueriana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryophyllene, limonene, piperitone, piperitone oxide, spathulenol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piperitone oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |