Werneria poposa
Werneria poposa, commonly known as a unique medicinal herb, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to specific South American regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Researchers continue to explore its phytochemical composition to uncover its potential benefits for holistic health and healing.
- Scientific name: Werneria poposa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include a-pinene, a-terpinene, isopulegol, terpinen-4-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| a-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| a-terpinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopulegol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinen-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Werneria poposa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, traumas.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| traumas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |