Loasa acerifolia
Loasa acerifolia, commonly known as a member of the Loasaceae family, is a striking medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms and unique foliage, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions, showcasing nature's diverse healing potential.
- Scientific name: Loasa acerifolia
- Family: Loasaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Loasa acerifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Cornales. Finally, it is a member of the family Loasaceae and the genus Loasa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Cornales | WCVP |
| Family | Loasaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Loasa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Loasa acerifolia, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its habitat. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as loasa acerifolia, while in English, it is known as acerifolia loasa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Southern South America. Its geographical range extends across the southern territories of Argentina. Furthermore, it is distributed throughout the central parts of Chile. The species can also be located in the southern regions of Chile. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in these distinct southern latitudes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Loasa acerifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Loganin, chlorogenic acid, loganic acid, loganin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secoxyloganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tricoloroside methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |