Mutisia friesiana
Mutisia friesiana, commonly known as a climbing medicinal vine, is a unique botanical species valued in traditional herbal practices. Native to specific tropical regions, this plant possesses distinctive floral characteristics and bioactive properties. Exploring its ethnobotanical significance offers valuable insights into its potential therapeutic applications within natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Mutisia friesiana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, Mutisia friesiana is identified by its genus, Mutisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mutisia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mutisia friesiana, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its native habitat. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as mutisia, while in English, it is often called the mutisia plant.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the South American continent. In the western region of the continent, it can be found growing within Bolivia. Its range also extends toward the southern part of the landmass. Specifically, it is located in the northwest portion of Argentina. These two distinct areas define the known geographical presence of Mutisia friesiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mutisia friesiana, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and vibrant flowering vines, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal properties, which are often concentrated in the foliage and reproductive organs as they grow toward the sunlight.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mutisia friesiana has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-methylcoumaranone, 5-methylcoumarin, caffeic acid, flavonoids, mutisicoumaranone A.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-methylcoumaranone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-methylcoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mutisicoumaranone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mutisicoumaranone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mutisicoumaranone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mutisicoumaranone D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |