Solidago chilensis
Solidago chilensis, commonly known as Chilean goldenrod, is a resilient perennial herb native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, often used to support urinary tract health and soothe digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Solidago chilensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Solidago, with its species name being chilensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Solidago | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Solidago chilensis, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as Chilean goldenrod, while in Spanish, it is commonly called vara de oro. In Portuguese, the species is known as vara de ouro-do-chile.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Spain. It also inhabits the Macaronesian islands, specifically found in the Azores and Madeira. Moving toward the Americas, the species can be located in the Caribbean region of Puerto Rico. Finally, its range extends to Western South America, where it is found in Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Solidago chilensis, is a perennial herb characterized by several distinct morphological features used in various studies. Its aerial parts, which include the stems and foliage, are often the primary focus for extracting bioactive compounds. The leaves are typically arranged along the stem, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis and housing secondary metabolites. Below the surface, the plant utilizes rhizomes and a robust system of roots to establish itself in the soil and store nutrients. During its flowering season, the plant produces prominent inflorescences, which consist of clusters of small, bright flowers that are essential for both reproduction and identifying the species.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflorescences | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solidago chilensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include afzelin, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| afzelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solidago chilensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solidago chilensis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain, cancer, edema, flexibility, nociception.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flexibility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nociception | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pleurisy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |