Lychnophora pinaster
Lychnophoras pinaster, commonly known as the Pine-leaved Lychnophora, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to the Brazilian highlands. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmaceutical research.
- Scientific name: Lychnophora pinaster
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Lychnophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lychnophora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lychnophora pinea, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as pine-leaved lychnophora, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called arnica-da-serra or picão-preto.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Lychnofora pinnata, exhibits a specific and concentrated geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the country of Brazil. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the southeastern region of this South American nation. This localized distribution suggests that the environmental conditions of Southeast Brazil are ideal for its growth. Consequently, its natural habitat remains restricted to this particular area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lychnophora pinaster, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems and leaves, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners are able to access the concentrated phytochemicals used in various herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lychnophora pinaster has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lupeol, quercetin, rutin, stigmasterol, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lychnophora pinaster has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |