Malesherbia ardens
| Lampaya | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
| Genus: | Malesherbia |
| Species: | M. ardens
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| Binomial name | |
| Malesherbia ardens J.F.Macbr.
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| Range of M. ardens as of 2023 | |
Malesherbia ardens, a member of Malesherbia (Passifloraceae), is a shrub with red flowers, colloquially called Lampaya.[1]
Description[edit]
Morphology[edit]
M. ardens is a shrub that can reach heights of 0.5meters.[2] Its stems are covered in soft gray hairs.[2] Its leaves are small and form clusters.[2]
Flower morphology[edit]
M. ardens has red tubular flowers.[3]
Taxonomy[edit]
The oldest known record of M. ardens dates 1927 in the 4th volume of the Field Columbian Museums' Botanical series.[2] James Francis Macbride is accredited with its discovery.[2]
The specimen from which this species was described originated from a dry ravine in the hills southeast of Moquegua.[2]
Uses[edit]
M. ardens is used traditionally to treat colds, coughs, bronchitis, and asthma.[4] The dried plant is boiled with Contilo, Arabisca and Huamanripa and drank three times a day.[4]
Distribution[edit]
M. ardens is native to the arid deserts[5] of Southern Peru,[6] though it can be found in the northern regions of the country.[7] It has been identified in the General Sánchez Cerro, Mariscal Nieto, and Jorge Basadre provinces.[3] It is found at altitudes of 1300 - 2800 meters.[3]
Conservation status[edit]
As of 2007, M. ardens is classified as endangered.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Beltrán, Hamilton; Roque, José; Cáceres, César (2018). "Sinopsis del género Malesherbia en el Perú". Revista Peruana de Biología. 25 (3): 229–240. doi:10.15381/rpb.v25i3.13408. ISSN 1727-9933.
- ^ a b c d e f MACBRIDE, J. FRANCIS (1927). "New Peruvian Malesherbias". FIELD MUSEUM or NATURAL HISTORY. 4 (5) – via BHL.
- ^ a b c Beltrán, Hamilton; Roque Gamarra, Jose Eduardo; Cáceres, César (2018-09-25). "Sinopsis del género Malesherbia (Passifloraceae) en el Perú". Revista peruana de Biología. 25 (3): 229. doi:10.15381/rpb.v25i3.13408. ISSN 1727-9933.
- ^ a b Bussmann, Rainer W; Glenn, Ashley (2010). "Medicinal plants used in Peru for the treatment of respiratory disorders" (PDF). Rev. Peru. Biol. 17 (2): 331–346.
- ^ Guerrero, Pablo C.; Rosas, Marcelo; Arroyo, Mary T. K.; Wiens, John J. (2013-07-09). "Evolutionary lag times and recent origin of the biota of an ancient desert (Atacama–Sechura)". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 110 (28): 11469–11474. doi:10.1073/pnas.1308721110. ISSN 0027-8424. PMC 3710863. PMID 23798420.
- ^ "Malesherbia ardens J.F.Macbr. [family MALESHERBIACEAE]". JSTOR. June 24, 2010.
- ^ "Malesherbia ardens Macbride". EoL. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ León, B (2007). "Malesherbiaceae endémicas del Perú" (PDF). Rev. Peru. Biol. 13 (2): 407–408.