Senega cyparissias
Senega cyparissias · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Senega cyparissia, scientifically known as Senega cyparis, is a perennial herb native to North America, cherished for its potent medicinal properties. Renowned primarily as an expectorant, its roots contain saponins that help soothe respiratory ailments, making it a historical cornerstone in treating coughs, bronchitis, and various lung conditions.
- Family
- Polygalaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Polygala Cyparissias Var. Corisoides · Polygala Cyparissias · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Senega cyparissiasSynonyms
- Polygala cyparissias var. corisoides
- Polygala cyparissias
- Polygala corisoides
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is positioned in the family Polygalaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Senega.
| 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 diverse distribution across several key regions of South America. Within Brazil, it can be found spanning the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions. Its presence also extends into the southern parts of the continent. Specifically, it is located in the Northeast portion of Argentina. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within Uruguay.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Uruguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Senega cyparissias has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antinociceptive
- Life sciences
Preparations
Senega cyparissias has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydroalcoholic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroalcoholic extract | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hydroalcoholic extract
- Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]
- Life sciences