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Aristeguietia gayana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Asmachilca, scientifically known as Aristeguietia gayana, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the Andean regions. Renowned in traditional folk medicine, it is primarily utilized for its potent respiratory benefits. This botanical specimen is frequently employed to alleviate asthma, coughs, and various bronchial ailments through its natural healing properties.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Southern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Eupatorium Gayanum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Aristeguietia gayana

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Eupatorium gayanum
  • Eupatorium triplinerve
  • Asmachilca
  • Asmachilca

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Aristeguietia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Aristeguietia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Aristeguietia gayana, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Western South America. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within the country of Peru. Because of this narrow occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the local Peruvian flora. Understanding this localized presence is essential for researchers studying its unique ecological niche.

Region Area
Western South America Peru

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Aristeguietia gayana is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior toward other plants. In terms of its ecological positioning and habitat, the plant is primarily terrestrial rather than aquatic or semiaquatic, and it does not exhibit epiphytic characteristics such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte. Furthermore, while many plants in similar tropical environments may act as climbers, this species is categorized as self-supporting, lacking the vine, liana, or obligatory climbing habits found in other taxa.

Aquatic :
terrestrial
Climber :
self-supporting
Epiphyte :
terrestrial
Growth form :
shrub
Parasite :
independent
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Aristeguietia gayana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Echinatine, Intermedine, Lycopsamine, Supinine.

Chemicals reported in Aristeguietia gayana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Echinatine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Intermedine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lycopsamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Supinine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Echinatine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Intermedine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lycopsamine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Supinine

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Aristeguietia gayana has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bronchial asthma, common cold.

Conditions investigated for Aristeguietia gayana
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Bronchial asthma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Common cold 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bronchial asthma

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Common cold

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology