Porophyllum obscurum
Porophyllum obscurum, commonly known as yerba de conejo, is a versatile medicinal herb native to the Americas. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations. Its unique chemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Porophyllum obscurum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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, it is identified by the genus Porophyllum and the species name obscurum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Porophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Porophyllum obscurum, is known by a variety of different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as aromatic herb or aromatic leaf, while in Spanish, it is commonly called hierba de olor, hierba de olor de monte, or yerba de olor. In Portuguese, the plant is known as erva de cheiro.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within Western South America and Brazil. In the western portion of the continent, it can be found specifically within Bolivia. Its presence in Brazil is quite widespread, spanning across the West-Central territories. Additionally, the species is documented in the Northeast region of Brazil. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Southeast and South regions of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Porophyllum obscurum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-(3-buten-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-(3-buten-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |