Otoglyphis pubescens
Otoglyphis pubescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Otoglyphis pubescens, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique pubescent foliage, this species offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential bioactive compounds, playing a significant role in treating various ailments within herbal medicine systems.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chlamydophora Pubescens · Chrysanthemum Cossonianum · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Otoglyphis pubescensSynonyms
- Chlamydophora pubescens
- Chrysanthemum cossonianum
- Aaronsohnia pubescens
- Chamomilla pubescens
- Matricaria pubescens
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Fausse-Cotule pubescente
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Otoglyphis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Otoglyphis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions across Northern Africa. Its geographical range begins in the northwestern territories of Morocco and Algeria. Moving eastward, the species can also be found throughout the country of Tunisia. It further extends its presence into the territory of Libya. Finally, the distribution includes the desert landscapes of Western Sahara.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Libya |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Otoglyphis pubescens has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Al, As, CD, CR, CU.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Al | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CD | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CR | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CU | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hg | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MG | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NI | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Al
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
As
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
CD
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
CR
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
CU
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
FE
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Flavonoid
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Hg
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
MG
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
NI
- Annales pharmaceutiques francaises
Activities
Otoglyphis pubescens has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Vasodilator, Vasorelaxant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasodilator | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasorelaxant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antihypertensive
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Antioxidant
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Vasodilator
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Vasorelaxant
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Preparations
Otoglyphis pubescens has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, aqueous extracts of aerial part of Matricaria pubescens (MPAE), essential oil, essential oils.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extracts of aerial part of matricaria pubescens (mpae) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous extract
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Aqueous extracts of aerial part of matricaria pubescens (mpae)
- Cardiovascular & hematological agents in medicinal chemistry
Essential oil
- Natural product communications
Essential oils
- Current issues in molecular biology