Lomatia hirsuta
Lomatia hirsuta, commonly known as the hairy lomatia, is a distinctive shrub native to the diverse ecosystems of Australia. Characterized by its textured, pubescent foliage, this resilient plant plays a vital role in its habitat, offering unique botanical interest and contributing to the rich biodiversity of its native landscape.
- Scientific name: Lomatia hirsuta
- Family: Proteaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic hierarchy places it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Proteales. Finally, it is a member of the family Proteaceae and is categorized under the genus Lomatia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Proteales | WCVP |
| Family | Proteaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lomatia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lomatia hirsuta, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In French, it is known as Radal or Noyer sylvestre, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Radal, Lomatia alnifolia, or Lomatia obliqua.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Radal | Wikidata |
| fr | Noyer sylvestre | Wikidata |
| es | Radal | Wikidata |
| es | Lomatia alnifolia | Wikidata |
| es | Lomatia obliqua | Wikidata |
| es | Tricondylus obliqua | Wikidata |
| es | Embothrium alnifolium | Wikidata |
| es | Lomatia opaca | Wikidata |
| es | Raral | Wikidata |
| es | Nogal silvestre | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In the western part of the continent, it can be found growing in Ecuador and Peru. Moving toward the southern reaches, its range extends into the southern regions of Argentina. The species is also well-established within the central and southern territories of Chile. Consequently, its habitat spans a diverse longitudinal stretch from the equatorial west to the southern tip of the landmass.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lomatia hirsuta, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal profile. These leaves are characterized by their distinct hairy or pubescent texture, a feature reflected in the specific epithet "hirsuta." In various traditional applications, the chemical compounds found within the leaf tissue are often the focus of therapeutic interest, making them the most significant part of the plant for those seeking its natural healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lomatia hirsuta has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-methoxyjuglone, Cinnamic acid, iso-rhamnetin, quercetine, rhamnetin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-methoxyjuglone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iso-rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umbelliferone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lomatia hirsuta has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cough, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |