Ratibida columnifera
Ratibida columnifera, commonly known as the column tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its botanical characteristics, chemical composition, and significant potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Ratibida columnifera
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ratibida columnifera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Ratibida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ratibida | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several different continents. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving to the Malesian region, the species can be found in Jawa. Its reach also extends to Western Canada, where it inhabits the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. Consequently, the plant thrives in diverse environments ranging from European landscapes to North American and Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ratibida columnifera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hispidulin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ratibida columnifera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |