Ambrosia tenuifolia
Ambrosia tenuifolia, commonly known as the slenderleaf ragweed, is a distinctive herbaceous plant native to various regions. Characterized by its fine, delicate foliage, this species plays a unique role in its ecosystem. While often associated with pollen production, it remains a subject of botanical interest for its specific morphological traits.
- Scientific name: Ambrosia tenuifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. It is further identified by the genus Ambrosia, specifically as the species Ambrosia tenuifolia.
| 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 tenuifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is called دمسيسة هشة الأوراق, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 细叶豚草, with the simplified form 细叶豚草 used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional form 細葉豚草 used in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | دمسيسة هشة الأوراق | Wikidata |
| zh | 细叶豚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细叶豚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 細葉豚草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within Germany. Its presence extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the Balearic Islands, France, and Spain. Additionally, the species is located in Southeastern Europe, particularly in Italy. These varied locations highlight the wide range of habitats this medicinal plant occupies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ambrosia tenuifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hispidulin, peruvin, psilostachyin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peruvin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psilostachyin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ambrosia tenuifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chagas' disease, Leishmania mexicana, leishmaniasis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chagas' disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania mexicana | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |