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Psacalium radulifolium

Psacalium radulifolium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Psacalium radulifolium, scientifically known as Psacalium radulifolium, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its botanical properties and ethnobotanical applications is essential for exploring its role in modern pharmacological advancements and natural wellness.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cacalia Schaffneri · Odontotrichum Radulifolium · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Psacalium radulifolium

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Psacalium and the species name radulifolium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Psacalium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across several distinct regions of Mexico. Specifically, its habitat extends throughout the Northeast portion of the country. It is also found growing within the Northwest territories of Mexico. Furthermore, the species can be located across the Southwest regions as well. This distribution patterns show that the plant occupies diverse ecological zones across the nation.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Psacalium radulifolium has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Psacalium radulifolium
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Psacalium radulifolium has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cacalol, Cacalone, Decompostin, Radulifolin A, adenostin A.

Chemicals reported in Psacalium radulifolium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cacalol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cacalone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Decompostin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Radulifolin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
adenostin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
epi-Radulifolin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
neoadenostylone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
radulifolin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
radulifolin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cacalol

  1. Journal of natural products

Cacalone

  1. Journal of natural products

Decompostin

  1. Journal of natural products

Radulifolin A

  1. Journal of natural products

adenostin A

  1. Journal of natural products

epi-Radulifolin A

  1. Journal of natural products

neoadenostylone

  1. Journal of natural products

radulifolin B

  1. Journal of natural products

radulifolin C

  1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Psacalium radulifolium has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Preparations reported for Psacalium radulifolium
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Roots

  1. Journal of natural products