Lomelosia comosa
Northeastern scabious
Lomelosia comosa, commonly known as the "guaco" plant, is a versatile medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties, it is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, coughs, and asthma, offering a natural approach to managing pulmonary health effectively.
- Scientific name: Lomelosia comosa
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it is situated in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Lomelosia as the species Lomelosia comosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lomelosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name northeastern scabious in English, is identified scientifically as Lomelosia comosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | northeastern scabious | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the northern regions of Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found documented in Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Its distribution also extends into parts of China, where it is present in the Inner Mongolia region. Furthermore, the species is known to inhabit the Manchuria area of China. Together, these locations define the particular environmental niche where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lomelosia comosa, exhibits distinct morphological characteristics that are essential for its identification in medicinal studies. While various vegetative structures contribute to its growth, a key reproductive feature is its inflorescence, which serves as the arrangement of flowers upon the stem. This flowering structure is vital for the plant's reproductive cycle and plays a significant role in the botanical assessment of its therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflorescence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lomelosia comosa has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |