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 cheirifolia

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Hertia cheirifolia
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

  1. RSC advances

2-(1-cyclopent-1-enyl-1-methylethyl) cyclopentanone

  1. RSC advances

Bakkenolide A

  1. RSC advances

CINNAMIC ACID

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Fisetin hydrate

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Flavonoids

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Gallic acid

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Nopol

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

RUTIN

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

TRANS-CINNAMIC ACID

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Hertia cheirifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
  2. RSC advances

Antibacterial

  1. RSC advances

Antifungal

  1. 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.

Conditions investigated for Hertia cheirifolia
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

  1. RSC advances
  2. Microbial pathogenesis

Bacillus licheniformis

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Bacillus subtilis

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Dna damage

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Enterobacter aerogenes

  1. RSC advances

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Salmonella enterica

  1. Microbial pathogenesis

Streptococcus pneumoniae

  1. RSC advances

Antioxidant

  1. RSC advances

Granuloma

  1. Pharmaceutical biology