Vernonanthura patens
Vernonanthura patens, commonly known as yerba de la reina, is a medicinal shrub native to South America. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Vernonanthura patens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Vernonanthura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vernonanthura | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Vernonanthura patens, is known by a variety of common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the pateus or the pateus herb. In Spanish, it is commonly called pata de vaca, pata de vaca de monte, or pata de vaca de monte, while in Portuguese, it is known as pata de vaca or pata de vaca-de-monte.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions throughout the country of Mexico. Its geographical range encompasses the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central and the rugged terrain of Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species can be found extending across the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. The distribution continues further west into the territories of Mexico Northwest. Finally, its presence is also documented within the regions of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vernonanthura patens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vernonanthura patens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |