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Hubertia ambavilla

Hubertia ambavilla · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hubertia ambavilla, scientifically known as Hubertia ambavilla, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific Andean regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural healing and botanical biodiversity.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hubertia ambavilla

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Ambaville
  • Ambaville bleu
  • Ambaville

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Hubertia ambavilla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Asteraceae family and falls under the genus Hubertia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Hubertia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Hubertia ambavilla, possesses a very restricted geographical range. It is specifically located within the Western Indian Ocean region. Within this vast oceanic area, its presence is limited to the island of Réunion. This localized distribution suggests that the species is endemic to this specific volcanic territory. Consequently, its natural habitat is confined to the unique ecological niches found on this single island.

Region Area
Western Indian Ocean Réunion

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hubertia ambavilla has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-Di-O-caffeoyl-4-O-[(1-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl)acetyl]quinic acid, Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids, Phenols.

Chemicals reported in Hubertia ambavilla
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3,5-Di-O-caffeoyl-4-O-[(1-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl)acetyl]quinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Condensed Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

3,5-Di-O-caffeoyl-4-O-[(1-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl)acetyl]quinic acid

  1. Journal of natural products

Condensed Tannins

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Flavonoids

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Phenols

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Hubertia ambavilla has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic.

Activities reported in Hubertia ambavilla
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypolipidemic

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Hubertia ambavilla has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, aqueous phase extractions, crude extracts.

Preparations reported for Hubertia ambavilla
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous phase extractions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crude extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extract

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Aqueous phase extractions

  1. Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces

Crude extracts

  1. Journal of natural products