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Mexican Coneflower

Ratibida mexicana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Mexican Coneflower, scientifically known as Ratibida mexicana, is a vibrant perennial native to Mexico. Renowned for its striking orange blooms, this resilient plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in folk medicine to treat inflammation and skin ailments, it serves as a beautiful, hardy addition to any medicinal garden.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Root
Common names
Mexican Coneflower
Scientific synonyms
Lepachys Mexicana

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ratibida mexicana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Ratibida.

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Ratibida mexicana, exhibits a specific range within its native territory. Its presence is documented across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Specifically, the species can be found throughout the Northeast portion of the nation. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Northwest regions of Mexico. These localized areas define the primary geographical footprint of this medicinal species.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Northwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Ratibida mexicana 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 Ratibida mexicana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Ratibida mexicana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoalloalantolactone.

Chemicals reported in Ratibida mexicana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isoalloalantolactone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isoalloalantolactone

  1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Ratibida mexicana has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract of the roots.

Preparations reported for Ratibida mexicana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extract of the roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extract of the roots

  1. Phytochemistry