Lippia turbinata
Lippia turbinata, commonly known as wild basil or African basil, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to sub-Saharan Africa. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as digestive issues, fever, and inflammation, offering significant bioactive potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lippia turbinata
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and is a member of the family Verbenaceae. Within this family, it is specifically identified 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 turbinata, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called turbinate Lippia, while in Portuguese, it is known as erva-de-pau. In Spanish, the plant is commonly identified as matorral de Lippia, and in French, it is referred to as Lippia turbinata.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a significant presence across various regions of South America. In Western South America, its range includes the countries of Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found throughout Northeast Argentina. It is also widely distributed across Northwest Argentina. Finally, the species extends its reach into the northern regions of Chile.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lippia turbinata, is highly valued in traditional medicine primarily for the therapeutic properties found within its essential oils. These essential oils, which are extracted from the aromatic leaves and stems of the shrub, contain a complex profile of bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. By utilizing these concentrated oils, various cultures have been able to harness the plant's potent medicinal strength for treating various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lippia turbinata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Piperitenone oxide, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Piperitenone oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lippia turbinata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protein carbonylation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |