Artemisia huguetii

Artemisia huguetii, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Primarily found in specific ecological niches, this plant is studied for its diverse phytochemical properties. Its unique bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing natural treatments in modern pharmacological research and therapy.

  • Scientific name: Artemisia huguetii
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Africa

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 Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Artemisia WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia huguetii, is identified by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as artemisia de Huguet. When considering the English nomenclature, it is commonly called Huguet's wormwood.
Language Common Name Source

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 Source
Northern Africa Morocco WCVP

Chemicals

Artemisia huguetii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include camphor, davanone, eucalyptol, thujone.

Total chemicals
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
camphor 1 ★☆☆☆☆
davanone 1 ★☆☆☆☆
eucalyptol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
thujone 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Artemisia huguetii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Total activities
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antibacterial 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Artemisia huguetii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Enterobacter cloacae.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
Enterobacter cloacae 1 ★☆☆☆☆