Hubertia ambavilla
Hubertia ambavilla, commonly known as a traditional medicinal herb, holds significant importance in regional folk medicine. Primarily native to specific South American ecosystems, this plant is valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its potential bioactive compounds and its role in treating various ailments within traditional practices.
- Scientific name: Hubertia ambavilla
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hubertia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hubertia ambavilla, is recognized by several regional common names. In French, it is referred to as Ambaville, and it is also specifically called Ambaville bleu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Ambaville | Wikidata |
| fr | Ambaville bleu | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hubertia ambavilla has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 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.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-di-O-caffeoyl-4-O-[(1-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl)acetyl]quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hubertia ambavilla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |