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Hubertia tomentosa

Hubertia tomentosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Hubertia tomentoza, scientifically known as Hubertia tomentoza, is a unique medicinal plant native to the high-altitude Andean regions. Characterized by its soft, velvety foliage, this species is traditionally valued in folk medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat various ailments through its potent natural compounds.

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 tomentosa

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • Ambaville blanc
  • Ambaville blanche
  • Ambaville Blanc
  • Ambaville blanc

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
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 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
Western Indian Ocean Réunion

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Hubertia tomentosa has 1 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.

Chemicals reported in Hubertia tomentosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
3,5-Di-O-caffeoyl-4-O-[(1-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dienyl)acetyl]quinic acid 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

Preparations

Hubertia tomentosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extracts.

Preparations reported for Hubertia tomentosa
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Crude extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Crude extracts

  1. Journal of natural products