Abstract

VALENZUELA CELIS, Esther. Chilka in the La Paz Valley. Rev Cien Cult [online]. 2023, vol.27, n.51, pp.63-88.  Epub Dec 20, 2023. ISSN 2077-3323.  https://doi.org/10.35319/rcyc.2023511198.

Baccharis latifolia, known as chilka in Bolivia, is an important species due to its traditional use and adaptability to the harsh environments of the La Paz valley. One of its main uses is as a medicinal plant, due to its anti-inflammatory properties. This is supported by studies from a multidisciplinary group of specialists from various research institutes at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, which proposes to develop value-added phytotherapeutic products based on native Bolivian plants, with the necessary scientific-clinical studies to justify their effective and safe use.

In addition, studies were conducted on the taxonomic and ecological characteristics of Baccharis latifolia within the La Paz valley, its distribution in rural, urban and peri-urban areas, and the importance of understanding its morphological characteristics that distinguish it within plant communities and are the basis for photochemical studies. However, there are no national or local strategies for its conservation, so it is necessary to continue generating knowledge aimed at conservation and the formulation of management plans for the species.

Keywords : Baccharis latifolia; chilka; botany; native species; La Paz.

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