Vassobia breviflora
Vassobia breviflora, commonly known as the short-flowered vassobia, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of South America. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses unique medicinal properties. It is frequently studied for its potential bioactive compounds, offering promising insights into natural treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Vassobia breviflora
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed within the genus Vassobia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vassobia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Bolivia. Moving toward the east, it can be found in both the Southeast and South regions of Brazil. The species also extends into Southern South America, specifically occupying the Northeast area of Argentina. Additionally, its range covers the Northwest portion of Argentina, completing its wide continental spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vassobia breviflora has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include withaferin A, allyl disulfide, dichloromethane, pharbilignoside, withalongolide A.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| withaferin A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allyl disulfide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pharbilignoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withanolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vassobia breviflora has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vassobia breviflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| head and neck squamous cell carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |