Aristeguietia glutinosa
Aristeguietia glutinosa, commonly known as the sticky-leaved plant, is a medicinal herb valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its unique adhesive foliage, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds. It plays a significant role in folk remedies, offering potential therapeutic benefits for various ailments through its natural properties.
- Scientific name: Aristeguietia glutinosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified 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, Aristeguietia glutinosa, is known by various regional names depending on the language and local tradition. In English, it is frequently referred to as the sticky-leaved aristeguia, while in Spanish, it is commonly called aristeguia glutinosa or aristeguia pegajosa. In Portuguese, the plant is known as aristeguia-glutinosa, and in French, it is referred to as aristeguia gluante.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. Its occurrence is primarily documented across the region of Western South America. Specifically, the species is native to the country of Ecuador. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the unique ecosystems found within this particular South American nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aristeguietia glutinosa, is often utilized in traditional medicine through its various morphological components. The therapeutic properties are frequently derived from the aerial parts of the specimen, which encompass the structures growing above the ground. Specifically, the medicinal preparations may involve the use of its leaves, which are characteristic of its foliage, as well as the twigs that form its woody framework.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aristeguietia glutinosa has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aristeguietia glutinosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Chagas disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chagas disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |