Pseudoconyza viscosa
Pseudoconyza viscosa, commonly known as the sticky herb, is a resilient medicinal plant found in various tropical regions. Characterized by its adhesive foliage, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts of this plant are utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Pseudoconyza viscosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Pseudoconyza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pseudoconyza | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pseudoonyza viscosa, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 毛假蓬舅 (zh-tw/zh), 假飞蓬 (zh), and 尾酒草 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-tw | 毛假蓬舅 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛假蓬舅 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假飞蓬 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尾酒草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Egypt. Moving toward the Atlantic, it can be found in the Macaronesian archipelago of Cape Verde. The species also extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the nations of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, its range continues through West Tropical Africa to include Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pseudoconyza viscosa, is characterized by its distinct foliage, where the leaf serves as a primary component for its medicinal properties. The leaves are typically covered in a sticky, glandular pubescence, a feature that gives the species its specific epithet and a unique tactile quality. Beyond its physical appearance, the leaf is often the most significant part of the plant utilized in traditional herbal applications, containing the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pseudoconyza viscosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dicaffeoylquinic acid, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pseudoconyza viscosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |