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Wedelia acapulcensis hispida

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Wedelia acapulcensis hispida, scientifically known as Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Wedelia Calendulacea · Seruneum Hispidum · 12 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Wedelia. Specifically, it is identified as the variety hispida within the species Wedelia acapulcensis.

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range spanning across parts of North America. In the South-Central United States, its presence is specifically noted within the state of Texas. Moving into Mexico, it is distributed throughout the Northeast region of the country. The species also inhabits the Gulf regions and the Northwest areas of Mexico. Finally, its territory extends into the Southwest portion of Mexico, completing its diverse distribution.

Region Area
South-Central U.S.A. Texas
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Wedelolactone.

Chemicals reported in Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Wedelolactone 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Wedelolactone

  1. International immunopharmacology
  2. RSC advances

Activities

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Sedative.

Activities reported in Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoglycemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sedative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidiabetic

  1. RSC advances

Hepatoprotective

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hypoglycemic

  1. RSC advances

Sedative

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include alcoholic extract of whole plant Wedelia calendulacea, extracts, whole plant.

Preparations reported for Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Alcoholic extract of whole plant wedelia calendulacea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Whole plant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alcoholic extract of whole plant wedelia calendulacea

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Whole plant

  1. Inflammopharmacology