Senega boliviensis
Senega boliviensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Senega boliviensis, is a medicinal plant native to specific South American regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotanical practices, it is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in treating respiratory ailments. Understanding its chemical composition is essential for exploring its pharmacological applications in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Polygalaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Polygala Mathusiana · Polygala Weberbaueri · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Senega boliviensisSynonyms
- Polygala mathusiana
- Polygala weberbaueri
- Polygala weberbaueri var. dolichocarpa
- Polygala boliviensis var. albiflora
- Polygala boliviensis
- Polygala alfredi
- Polygala subsecunda
- Polygala stenocarpa
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls into the family Polygalaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Senega, specifically as the species Senega boliviensis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Polygalaceae |
| Genus | Senega |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, the species can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into the northeastern territories of Brazil. Consequently, its range spans multiple diverse ecological zones throughout the region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Western South America | Peru |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Senega boliviensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Auraptene, Coumarins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Auraptene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Auraptene
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics
Coumarins
- Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics