Ambrosia peruviana
Ambrosia peruvianas, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb in South American traditional practices, offers significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. Understanding its botanical properties is essential for exploring its ethnobotanical significance.
- Scientific name: Ambrosia peruviana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, Ambrosia peruvians is categorized under 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 peruvians, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Arabic, it is called دمسيسة بيروفية, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 秘鲁豚草 (including the simplified form 秘鲁豚草 and the traditional form 秘魯豚草). There is no recorded common name for this species in Haitian Creole.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ht | Absent anglè | Wikidata |
| ar | دمسيسة بيروفية | Wikidata |
| zh | 秘鲁豚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 秘鲁豚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 秘魯豚草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. Its range extends through the central territories, specifically throughout Mexico Central. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the areas of Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf. The distribution continues into the western parts of the country, covering Mexico Northwest. Finally, its geographical footprint encompasses the southern reaches of Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ambrosia peruviana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include confertin, damsin, plagiochiline A, plagiochiline R.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| confertin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| damsin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plagiochiline A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plagiochiline R | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |