Lychnophora salicifolia
Lychnophora salicifolia, commonly known as willow-leaved lychnofora, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to South American wetlands. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, offering a fascinating subject for ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lychnophora salicifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the 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, Lychnofora salicifolia, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as willow-leaf lychnophora, while in Spanish, it is frequently called licnofora de hoja de sauce. In Portuguese, the species is identified as licnofora-salicifolia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions within the country of Brazil. Its natural habitat extends into the diverse landscapes of Brazil North. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the vast territories of Brazil Northeast. It also maintains a significant presence within Brazil West-Central. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant reaches into the southern reaches of Brazil Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lychnophora salicifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |