Ambrosia confertiflora
Ambrosia confertiflora, commonly known as narrowleaf ragweed, is a resilient perennial herb native to North America. While widely recognized as a potent seasonal allergen, this plant holds historical significance in traditional ethnobotany. Understanding its biological properties is essential for studying both ecological impact and its potential medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Ambrosia confertiflora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Ambrosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ambrosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ambrosia confertiflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is called دمسيسة مزدحمة الأزهار, and in the Sinatic Arabic dialect (Arz), it is known as دمسيسه مزدحمة الازهار. Additionally, in Hebrew, the plant is identified as אמברוסיה מכונסת.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | دمسيسة مزدحمة الأزهار | Wikidata |
| he | אמברוסיה מכונסת | Wikidata |
| arz | دمسيسه مزدحمة الازهار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several different continents. In Northern Africa, its presence can be specifically noted in Tunisia. Moving into Western Asia, it is also found within the region of Palestine. The species has successfully established itself in Australia, occurring across the states of New South Wales and Queensland. Furthermore, its range extends southward to include the region of South Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ambrosia confertiflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include reynosin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| reynosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ambrosia confertiflora has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |