Parthenium argentatum
Guayule
Parthenium argentatum, commonly known as Guayule, is a resilient desert shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Renowned for its high-quality natural rubber content, this hardy plant offers a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials. Beyond industrial use, it holds significant potential in traditional medicinal applications and biofuel production.
- Scientific name: Parthenium argentatum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it falls under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Parthenium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parthenium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Parthenium argentatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language, such as Guaiule in Catalan (ca), Guayule in German (de), Gvajulo in Esperanto (eo), Guajuula in Estonian (et), and Guayule in French (fr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | Guaiule | Wikidata |
| de | Guayule | Wikidata |
| eo | Gvajulo | Wikidata |
| et | Guajuula | Wikidata |
| fr | Guayule | Wikidata |
| ml | ഗ്വയൂർ | Wikidata |
| pl | gwajula srebrzysta | Wikidata |
| pt | Guaiúle | Wikidata |
| ru | Гваюла | Wikidata |
| uk | ґваюла срібляста | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans several distinct regions across the globe. In Eastern Europe, its presence can be identified in both Krym and Ukraine. Its range extends into Central Asia, specifically within the territory of Tadzhiķistan. Furthermore, the species is found throughout the Caucasus region, particularly in the Transcaucasus. Finally, its distribution reaches the Southwestern U.S.A., including the state of Arizona.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Parthenium argentatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Geranyl pyrophosphate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Geranyl pyrophosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |