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Vernonia britteniana

Vernonia britteniana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Vernonia britteniana, is a resilient perennial herb native to North American wetlands. Often called Ironweed, this striking plant features vibrant purple blooms. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, it holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its potent medicinal properties and restorative healing capabilities.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vernonia britteniana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Vernonia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Vernonia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Vernonia brittenianana, exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is documented within the region of South Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territory of Angola. Because its known range is so restricted, it represents a niche component of the local flora. Consequently, understanding its habitat within this single nation is essential for its botanical study.

Region Area
South Tropical Africa Angola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Vernonia britteniana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Vernonia britteniana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Vernonia britteniana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, CHLOROGENIC ACID, caffeic acid.

Chemicals reported in Vernonia britteniana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Vernonia britteniana has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 70% hydroethanolic extract (EtOH70%-Vbr), traditional herbal preparation (Water-Vbr).

Preparations reported for Vernonia britteniana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
70% hydroethanolic extract (etoh70%-vbr) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Traditional herbal preparation (water-vbr) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

70% hydroethanolic extract (etoh70%-vbr)

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Traditional herbal preparation (water-vbr)

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)