Pluchea odorata
Pluchea odorata, commonly known as aromatic pluchea, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant leaves, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin infections, showcasing its profound ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Pluchea odorata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pluchea odorata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is situated within the genus Pluchea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pluchea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pluchea odorata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Haitian Creole, it is called Tabak dyab, while in Malayalam, it is identified as പ്ലച്ചിയ ഓഡോറേറ്റ, സാൾട്ട്മാർഷ് ഫ്ലീബേൻ, and ഷ്റബ്ബി കാംഫർ വീഡ്.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | Tabak dyab | Wikidata |
| ml | പ്ലച്ചിയ ഓഡോറേറ്റ | Wikidata |
| ml | സാൾട്ട്മാർഷ് ഫ്ലീബേൻ,ഷ്റബ്ബി കാംഫർ വീഡ് | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence can be documented within the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it is found in Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Additionally, the species extends into the Northeastern United States, specifically in Connecticut. Together, these locations illustrate the wide range inhabited by Pluchea odorata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pluchea odorata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PO-1.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PO-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pluchea odorata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Malaria, metastasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metastasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |