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 and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Werneria poposaSynonyms
- Xenophyllum incisum var. pubescens
- Werneria lorentziana
- Xenophyllum poposum
- Werneria incisa var. pubescens
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Pupusa
- Pupusa
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Werneria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Peru |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest |
| Southern South America | Chile North |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.
| 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
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6-Hydroxytremetone
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DELTA-CADINENE
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GAMMA-CADINENE
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Isopulegol
- Pharmaceutical biology
Terpinen-4-ol
- Pharmaceutical biology
Tremetone
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a-pinene
- Pharmaceutical biology
a-terpinene
- Pharmaceutical biology
alpha-Cadinol
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Conditions
Werneria poposa has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cold, traumas.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cold | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Traumas | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cold
- Pharmaceutical biology
Traumas
- Pharmaceutical biology
Preparations
Werneria poposa has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil, methanol extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oil
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Methanol extract
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