Lopezia racemosa
Lopezia racemosa, commonly known as the Racemose Lopezia, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific montane regions. Renowned for its unique floral structure, this plant possesses potent bioactive compounds. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, offering significant potential for contemporary pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Lopezia racemosa
- Family: Onagraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Myrtales and the family Onagraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lopezia, specifically as the species Lopezia racemosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Onagraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lopezia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lopezia racemosa, is known by various regional names depending on the language. In German, it is referred to as Mexikanische Lopezie, while in Finnish, it is commonly called moskiittokukka. Additionally, in Swedish, it goes by the name Enmansblomma.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Mexikanische Lopezie | Wikidata |
| fi | moskiittokukka | Wikidata |
| sv | Enmansblomma | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents and regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can also be found growing in Germany. Its range extends significantly into Mexico, where it inhabits the Mexico Central region. Furthermore, the plant is documented throughout Mexico Northeast and the Mexico Gulf areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lopezia racemosa, is primarily utilized in medicinal contexts through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowering racemes, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's essential chemical constituents while leaving the root system intact, allowing for potential regrowth.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lopezia racemosa has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiparasitic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lopezia racemosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, breast carcinoma, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |