Wyethia sagittata
Wyethia sagittata, commonly known as the arrowleaf vine, is a climbing woody plant native to the rainforests of Australia. Renowned for its traditional medicinal uses, particularly by Indigenous communities, this species contains unique bioactive compounds valued for their potential therapeutic properties in treating various ailments and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Wyethia sagittata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is identified by the genus Wyethia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wyethia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across specific regions of Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. In the Canadian portion of its range, it is distributed throughout the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Moving into the United States, the species can be located within the northwestern states of Idaho and Montana. Additionally, its geographical footprint extends south to include the state of Colorado. Together, these areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
Activities
Wyethia sagittata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |