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Packera candidissima

Packera candidissima · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Packera candidissima, scientifically known as Packera candidissima, is a perennial herb native to various temperate regions. Renowned for its bright yellow composite flowers and distinctive foliage, this plant holds significant interest in ethnobotany. It is often studied for its unique chemical properties and potential medicinal applications in traditional healing.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Senecio Candidissimus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Packera candidissima

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Té milagro
  • hierba del fuego

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Packera.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Packera

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Mexico. Its presence is noted across the northeastern regions of the country. Additionally, the species extends its range into the northwestern territories of Mexico. These specific geographical distributions highlight its adaptation to different Mexican environments. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in these two distinct parts of the nation.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Northwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Packera candidissima has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Epineoadenostylone, Integerrimine, RETRORSINE, SENECIONINE, Senkirkine.

Chemicals reported in Packera candidissima
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Epineoadenostylone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Integerrimine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RETRORSINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SENECIONINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Senkirkine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Usaramine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
neoadenostylone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Epineoadenostylone

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Integerrimine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

RETRORSINE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

SENECIONINE

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Senkirkine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Usaramine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

neoadenostylone

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology