Perezia
Perezia, commonly known as the "miracle plant" in certain traditional practices, is a versatile medicinal herb valued for its unique healing properties. Renowned for its ability to support holistic wellness, this botanical treasure offers potent bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments, making it a vital component of herbalism.
- Scientific name: Perezia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, the medicinal specimen is identified by the genus Perezia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Perezia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known for its medicinal properties, is referred to by several names depending on the linguistic context. In the Quechua language, it is commonly called Sut'uma, Sutuma, or Perezia coerulescens.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| qu | Sut'uma | Wikidata |
| qu | Sutuma | Wikidata |
| qu | Perezia coerulescens | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated primarily within the western regions of South America. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Additionally, its range extends into the nation of Bolivia, further solidifying its presence in the western part of the continent. Beyond these western territories, the species also inhabits the southeastern portion of Brazil. Consequently, the geographical footprint of Perezia spans both the Andean corridor and parts of the Brazilian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Perezia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Perezone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Perezone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Perezia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Laxative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Perezia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include intestinal motility.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| intestinal motility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |