Bushy fleabane

Names

Common Names

• Bushy fleabane

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Neurolaena lobata var. indivisa
• Calea suriani
• Conyza lobata
• Conyza symphytifolia
• Critonia chrysocephala
• Eupatorium chrysocephalum
• Eupatorium valverdeanum
• Neurolaena integrifolia
• Neurolaena suriani
• Pluchea symphytifolia
• Calea lobata
• Neurolaena fulva

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Neurolaena lobata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Neurolaena.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions of the Pacific Ocean. In the Southwestern Pacific, its presence is noted in the Gilbert Islands and the Phoenix Islands. Moving into the South-Central Pacific, it can also be found within the Society Islands. The Northwestern Pacific also serves as a significant habitat, specifically across the Caroline Islands. Finally, its range extends to include the Mariana Islands, completing its broad oceanic spread.

Plant Parts

Chemicals

Neurolaena lobata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include FAT, Germacranolide, LOBATIN B, Lobatin A, Neurolenin A.

FAT

1. Dr. Duke

Germacranolide

1. Planta medica

LOBATIN B

1. Dr. Duke

Lobatin A

1. Dr. Duke

Neurolenin A

1. Dr. Duke

Neurolenin B

1. Dr. Duke

acetic acid

1. Dr. Duke

flavonols

1. Planta medica

Activities

Neurolaena lobata has 19 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Acidulant, Antimalarial, Antiotitic, Antiplasmodial.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Neurolaena lobata has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Brugia pahangi, HIV, Plasmodium falciparum, breast cancer, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations