Senecio chilensis var. chilensis
Senecio chilensis var. chilensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Senecio chilensis var. chilensis, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to the unique landscapes of Chile. Valued in traditional folk medicine, this variety possesses specific therapeutic properties used to address various ailments, offering a fascinating glimpse into the rich botanical heritage and healing traditions of South America.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Senecio chilensis var. chilensisSynonyms
- Senecio argenteus var. tillandsiifolius
- Senecio tillandsiifolius
- Senecio argenteus
- Senecio gummifer
- Senecio linearifolius
- Senecio phagnaloides
- Cineraria tillandsiifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Senecio. Specifically, this medicinal variety is identified as Senecio chilensis var. chilensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Senecio |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within Southern South America. Its natural range is primarily concentrated in the southern parts of Argentina. Additionally, it can be found throughout the central territories of Chile. The distribution also extends into the southern regions of the Chilean landscape. Consequently, these specific areas define the geographical limits of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina South |
| Southern South America | Chile Central |
| Southern South America | Chile South |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Senecio chilensis var. chilensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include n-butanol, water.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| n-butanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
n-butanol
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
water
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials