Vernonanthura polyanthes
Vernonanthura polyanthes, commonly known as "erva-de-passarinho" in Brazil, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, respiratory ailments, and skin infections, offering significant therapeutic potential in ethnopharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Vernonanthura polyanthes
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Vernonanthura polyanthes, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is situated within 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 polyanthes, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the golden everlasting, while in Spanish, it is commonly called vara de oro or carqueja. In Portuguese, it is known as vara-de-ouro.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several continents and diverse regions. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Mozambique. Moving to Western South America, it can be found inhabiting the territories of both Bolivia and Ecuador. Within Brazil, the species is distributed across the West-Central and Northeast regions. Consequently, these locations highlight the expansive natural range of Vernonanthura polyanthes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Vernonanthura polyanthes, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal profile. These leaves are characterized by their specific shape and texture, containing various bioactive compounds that are often harvested for traditional therapeutic applications. In many botanical practices, the leaves are the most significant part of the plant used to prepare infusions or extracts to harness their natural healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Vernonanthura polyanthes has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glutathione.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| glutathione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vernonanthura polyanthes has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vernonanthura polyanthes has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |