Senega sellowiana
Senega sellowiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Senega sellowiaana, is a perennial herb native to North America, prized for its potent medicinal properties. Primarily utilized in traditional herbalism, its rhizomes contain active expectorant compounds. It is widely recognized for its ability to soothe coughs and support respiratory health by promoting mucus clearance.
- Family
- Polygalaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Polygala Sellowiana · Polygala Sabulosa · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Senega sellowianaSynonyms
- Polygala sellowiana
- Polygala sabulosa
- Polygala hatschbachii
- Polygala aspalata
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Polygalaeaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement concludes within 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of South America. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Southeast portion of Brazil. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southern region of the same country. These two areas represent the primary habitats where the species is documented. Consequently, its natural range is limited to these particular Brazilian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Senega sellowiana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Neuroprotective
- Metabolic brain disease
Preparations
Senega sellowiana has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Crude ethanol extracts, crude hydro alcoholic extracts, dichloromethane fraction, hexane fraction.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude ethanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Crude hydro alcoholic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dichloromethane fraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexane fraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Crude ethanol extracts
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Crude hydro alcoholic extracts
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Dichloromethane fraction
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Hexane fraction
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology