Artemisia huguetii
Artemisia huguetii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Artemisia huguetii, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Primarily recognized in traditional medicine, this species contains bioactive compounds often utilized for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potential. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Seriphidium Huguetii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artemisia huguetiiSynonyms
- Seriphidium huguetii
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Artemisia under the specific species name Artemisia huguetii.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Artemisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia huguetii, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is restricted to the distinct landscapes found within Northern Africa. More specifically, the species is endemic to the country of Morocco. Within this region, it occupies particular ecological niches that support its growth and survival. Consequently, the distribution of this medicinal plant is characterized by a high degree of localization.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Artemisia huguetii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Davanone, Eucalyptol, THUJONE, camphor.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Davanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eucalyptol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THUJONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Davanone
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Eucalyptol
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THUJONE
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camphor
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Activities
Artemisia huguetii has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
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Antifungal
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Antioxidant
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Conditions
Artemisia huguetii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Enterobacter cloacae.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Enterobacter cloacae | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Enterobacter cloacae
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