Parthenium integrifolium
Parthenium integrifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (334 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Parthenium integrifolium, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often recognized by its distinct foliage, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
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- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Parthenium integrifoliumDistribution
This plant, known as Parthenium integrifolium, exhibits a specific distribution across the North-Central region of the United States. It can be found growing within the state of Illinois. Its presence also extends through the landscape of Iowa. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Kansas and Minnesota. Finally, its geographical range includes the state of Missouri.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parthenium integrifolium has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-3,3',4',7-tetramethoxy flavone, Ash, CALCIUM, CHROMIUM, COBALT.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxy-3,3',4',7-tetramethoxy flavone | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHROMIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COBALT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| INULIN | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isokaempferide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Parthenium integrifolium has 305 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Acidulant, Alcohol-Dehydrogenase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AP-1-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alcohol-Dehydrogenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amphiglycemic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |