Hertia cheirifolia
Hertia cheirifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (37 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hertia cheirifolia, scientifically known as Hertia cheirifolia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering a natural resource for holistic healing and wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Othonnopsis Cheirifolia · Hertia Crassifolia · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hertia cheirifoliaSynonyms
- Othonnopsis cheirifolia
- Hertia crassifolia
- Othonna calthoides
- Othonna cheirifolia
- Othonna crassifolia
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Hertia à feuilles de giroflée
- Othonne à feuilles de Giroflée
- Queue de castor
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hertia, specifically as the species Hertia cheirifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Hertia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across two major regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the territory of Italy. Its distribution extends further south into Northern Africa. Within this African region, the species is documented in Algeria. Additionally, the plant is also native to the coastal landscapes of Tunisia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hertia cheirifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Germacrene D, 2-(1-cyclopent-1-enyl-1-methylethyl) cyclopentanone, Bakkenolide A, CINNAMIC ACID, Fisetin hydrate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(1-cyclopent-1-enyl-1-methylethyl) cyclopentanone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bakkenolide A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CINNAMIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fisetin hydrate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nopol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TRANS-CINNAMIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Germacrene D
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2-(1-cyclopent-1-enyl-1-methylethyl) cyclopentanone
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Bakkenolide A
- RSC advances
CINNAMIC ACID
- Pharmaceutical biology
Fisetin hydrate
- Microbial pathogenesis
Flavonoids
- Pharmaceutical biology
Gallic acid
- Microbial pathogenesis
Nopol
- International journal of biological macromolecules
RUTIN
- Pharmaceutical biology
TRANS-CINNAMIC ACID
- Microbial pathogenesis
Activities
Hertia cheirifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
- RSC advances
Antibacterial
- RSC advances
Antifungal
- RSC advances
Conditions
Hertia cheirifolia has 13 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus subtilis, DNA damage, Enterobacter aerogenes.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus licheniformis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dna damage | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella enterica | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Granuloma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Staphylococcus aureus
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- Microbial pathogenesis
Bacillus licheniformis
- Microbial pathogenesis
Bacillus subtilis
- Microbial pathogenesis
Dna damage
- Pharmaceutical biology
Enterobacter aerogenes
- RSC advances
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Microbial pathogenesis
Salmonella enterica
- Microbial pathogenesis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
- RSC advances
Antioxidant
- RSC advances
Granuloma
- Pharmaceutical biology