Asteriscus graveolens subsp. odorus
Asteriscus graveolens subsp. odorus, commonly known as "Siete Axolotl" or "Flor de la Cruz," is a highly aromatic medicinal plant native to Mexico. Valued in traditional herbalism, it is frequently utilized for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering diverse therapeutic benefits through its unique, fragrant floral essence.
- Scientific name: Asteriscus graveolens subsp. odorus
- 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. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Asteriscus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asteriscus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Asteriscus graveolens subsp. odorus, is known by various regional names depending on the language spoken. In English, it is commonly referred to as the aromatic aster, while in Spanish, it is widely known as ruda aromática or asterisco. In Portuguese, the plant is called asterisco, and in French, it is identified as asterisque.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of North Africa and Macaronesia. In the North African continent, it can be found growing in the territories of Libya. Additionally, its presence extends across the landscape of Morocco. Moving toward the Atlantic, the species is also distributed throughout Macaronesia. Specifically, it inhabits the unique ecosystem of the Canary Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |