Parthenium incanum
Parthenium incanum, commonly known as the "False Daisy" or "Parthenium," is a versatile medicinal herb found across tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Parthenium incanum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Parthenium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parthenium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Parthenium incanum, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is commonly referred to as the parthenium or the parthenium weed, while in Spanish, it is known as la hierba de la parthenium. In Portuguese, it is called a erva-de-parthenium, and in Hindi, it is referred to as parthenium.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the southwestern and south-central regions of the United States. In the Southwestern United States, it can be found growing across the states of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Moving toward the South-Central United States, its range extends into New Mexico. The plant is also documented to inhabit the state of Texas within this same southern region. Overall, these locations define its primary geographical presence across the American landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parthenium incanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include argentatin C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| argentatin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Parthenium incanum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include mechanical allodynia, postoperative pain, postsurgical pain.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mechanical allodynia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postoperative pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postsurgical pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |