Hubertia tomentosa
Hubertia tomentoosa, commonly known as the velvetly climbing plant, is a fascinating medicinal herb native to the Andean cloud forests. Renowned for its soft, hairy foliage, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat respiratory ailments and skin inflammations, offering unique biochemical properties for natural healing.
- Scientific name: Hubertia tomentosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Hubertia and the species name Hubertia tomentoza.
| 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 tomentoza, is referred to by several common names in French, including Ambaville blanc, Ambaville blanche, and Ambaville Blanc.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Ambaville blanc | Wikidata |
| fr | Ambaville blanche | Wikidata |
| fr | Ambaville Blanc | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very restricted geographical range within the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its natural occurrence is confined to the island of Réunion. This localized distribution suggests that the species is an endemic inhabitant of this volcanic territory. Due to this limited habitat, the plant's survival is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions found on the island. Consequently, understanding its presence in Réunion is essential for the conservation of this unique medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hubertia tomentosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-di-O-caffeoyl-4-O-[(1-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl)acetyl]quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |