Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium
Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium, scientifically known as Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing natural therapeutic agents for modern healthcare applications.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Pseudognaphalium Pellitum · Gnaphalium Cheiranthifolium F. Citrinum · 15 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifoliumSynonyms
- Pseudognaphalium pellitum
- Gnaphalium cheiranthifolium f. citrinum
- Gnaphalium acutifolium
- Gnaphalium cheiranthifolium var. riedelianum
- Gnaphalium araucanum
- Gnaphalium cheiranthifolium var. subrufescens
- Gnaphalium cheiranthemifolium
- Gnaphalium cheiranthifolium
- Gnaphalium cheiranthifolium var. paniculatum
- Gnaphalium cheiranthifolium var. multiflorum
- Gnaphalium gaudichaudianum var. subrufescens
- Gnaphalium regnellii
- Gnaphalium riedelianum
- Gnaphalium valdivianum
- Gnaphalium viscosum
- Gnaphalium ecuadorense
- Gnaphalium ecuadorense var. boliviense
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pseudognaphalium, specifically the species Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pseudognaphalium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in South America. In Western South America, it can be found inhabiting the territories of Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. The species also extends its range into the Brazilian continent. Within Brazil, its presence is documented specifically in the Southeast and South regions. Therefore, its geographical footprint covers both the western coast and southern parts of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Juan Fernández Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-epi-sclareol, Saponins, Tannins, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 13-epi-sclareol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
13-epi-sclareol
- Planta medica
Saponins
- Dr. Duke
Tannins
- Dr. Duke
Terpenoids
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Pseudognaphalium cheiranthifolium has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihepatomic, Antimutagenic, Antitumor (Lung), Antitumor (Ovary), Immunomodulator.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antihepatomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor (Lung) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor (Ovary) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunomodulator | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanolic extracts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |