Marsypianthes chamaedrys
Marsypianthes chamaedrys, commonly known as the Chame Dry, is a versatile medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments and skin inflammations. This resilient herb offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of interest in botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Marsypianthes chamaedrys
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Marsypianthes. As the species Marsypianthes chamaedrys, it represents a specific medicinal member of this botanical lineage.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Marsypianthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Marsypianthes chamaedrys, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the chamomile daisy, while in Spanish, it is commonly called margarita de chamomile or margarita de manzanilla. In Portuguese, the plant is known as camomila-de-jardim.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range extending through several regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is noted in both the Southwest and the Southeast portions of the country. Moving southward into Central America, the species can be found within the borders of Belize. It also inhabits the landscapes of El Salvador as part of its natural distribution. Finally, the plant's range continues further south into the territory of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Aruba | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Marsypianthe chamaedrys, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated within its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. In various traditional medicine practices, these aerial parts are harvested and processed to create infusions or extracts used to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Marsypianthes chamaedrys has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Marsypianthes chamaedrys has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticoagulant, Antiophidic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiophidic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Marsypianthes chamaedrys has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |