Aristeguietia gayana
Asmachilca
Aristeguietia gayana, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb, holds significant value in ethnobotanical practices. Often utilized for its potential therapeutic properties, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its chemical profile and historical applications is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology and holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Aristeguietia gayana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aristeguietia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aristeguietia gayana, is referred to by several different names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 盖氏尖苞亮泽兰 (zh), 盖氏尖苞亮泽兰 (zh-hans), or 盖氏尖苞亮泽兰 (zh-cn). In Spanish, the plant is associated with the names Eupatorium gayanum (es) and Eupatorium triplinerve (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 盖氏尖苞亮泽兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 盖氏尖苞亮泽兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 盖氏尖苞亮泽兰 | Wikidata |
| es | Eupatorium gayanum | Wikidata |
| es | Eupatorium triplinerve | Wikidata |
| es | Asmachilca | Wikidata |
| en | Asmachilca | Wikidata |
| zh | 盖氏泽兰 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aristeguietia gayana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include echinatine, intermedine, lycopsamine, supinine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| echinatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| intermedine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycopsamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| supinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aristeguietia gayana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchial asthma, common cold.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchial asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |