Valeriana laxiflora
Valeriana laxiflora, commonly known as the lax-flowered valerian, is a delicate perennial herb native to specific montane regions. Distinguished by its airy, loose flower clusters, this botanical specimen belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its unique morphological traits and potential medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Valeriana laxiflora
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Valeriana laxiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Dipsacales. Finally, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae within the genus Valeriana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Valeriana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Southern South America. Its native range extends across the southern territories of Argentina. Additionally, it can be located throughout the central portions of Chile. The distribution also includes the southern coastal and inland areas of Chile. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in the southern latitudes of these two neighboring countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Valeriana laxiflora has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-1-hydroxypinoresinol, 23-hydroxyursolic acid, 5,7,3'-trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone, 5,7-dihydroxy-3,6,4'-trimethoxyflavone, betulin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-1-hydroxypinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 23-hydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7,3'-trihydroxy-4'-methoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7-dihydroxy-3,6,4'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prinsepiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tricin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Valeriana laxiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitubercular.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitubercular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Valeriana laxiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |