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Werneria poposa

Werneria poposa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Werneria poposa, scientifically known as Werneria poposa, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific South American regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. This study explores its therapeutic potential, chemical composition, and pharmacological significance.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Xenophyllum Incisum Var. Pubescens · Werneria Lorentziana · 2 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Pupusa
  • Pupusa

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Werneria poposa

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Werneria, specifically as the species Werneria poposa.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Werneria WCVP

Distribution

This plant is found across various regions of Western and Southern South America. Its range includes specific territories within Bolivia and Peru located in the western part of the continent. Moving toward the southern regions, it is also distributed throughout the northwest portion of Argentina. Additionally, the species can be located in the northern parts of Chile. Together, these locations define the diverse geographical footprint of Werneria poposa.

Region Area Source
Western South America Bolivia WCVP
Western South America Peru WCVP
Southern South America Argentina Northwest WCVP
Southern South America Chile North WCVP

Chemicals

Werneria poposa has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-epi-Cubenol, 6-Hydroxytremetone, DELTA-CADINENE, GAMMA-CADINENE, Isopulegol.

Chemicals reported in Werneria poposa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1-epi-Cubenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
6-Hydroxytremetone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
DELTA-CADINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GAMMA-CADINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isopulegol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpinen-4-ol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tremetone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
a-pinene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
a-terpinene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Cadinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1-epi-Cubenol

  1. Natural product communications

6-Hydroxytremetone

  1. Natural product communications

DELTA-CADINENE

  1. Natural product communications

GAMMA-CADINENE

  1. Natural product communications

Isopulegol

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Terpinen-4-ol

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Tremetone

  1. Natural product communications

a-pinene

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

a-terpinene

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

alpha-Cadinol

  1. Natural product communications

Medicinal Uses

Werneria poposa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, traumas.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
cold Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
traumas Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
essential oil Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanol extract Natural product communications (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆