Hertia cheirifolia
Hertia cheirifolia, commonly known as the tea-leaved hertia, is a resilient shrub native to the tropical landscapes of Southeast Asia and Oceania. Renowned for its glossy foliage, this botanical species holds significant ethnobotanical value, often utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties and healing potential.
- Scientific name: Hertia cheirifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hertia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hertia cheirifolia, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Cheiriphyllous Hertia, while in its native Hawaiian environment, it is known as Kaulaʻa. In other botanical and regional discussions, it may also be identified by its scientific designation, which serves as a universal identifier for researchers and herbalists alike.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hertia cheirifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-germacrene D, 2-(1-cyclopent-1-enyl-1-methylethyl) cyclopentanone, Cinnamic acid, bakkenolide A, fisetin hydrate.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(1-cyclopent-1-enyl-1-methylethyl) cyclopentanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bakkenolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fisetin hydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nopol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hertia cheirifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hertia cheirifolia has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus subtilis, DNA damage, Enterobacter aerogenes.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus licheniformis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella enterica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| granuloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |