Anthemis auriculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Anthemis sismondaeana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Anthemis, within which the species Anthemis auriculata is categorized.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across various regions within Southeastern Europe. It can be found growing in the country of Albania as well as throughout Bulgaria. Its range extends into Greece, marking a significant presence in the Mediterranean area. Additionally, the species is located in the European portion of Türkiye. Finally, its distribution encompasses the northwestern Balkan Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Anthemis auriculata is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at the soil surface or just beneath it, protected by the leaf litter or soil layer during unfavorable seasons. Within the spectrum of plant growth forms, it functions specifically as a hemicryptophyte, distinguishing it from other life forms such as phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. This biological strategy allows the plant to persist through seasonal environmental shifts by maintaining its vital structures at the ground level, enabling it to re-emerge and complete its reproductive cycle once favorable conditions return.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Anthemis auriculata is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, typically found in well-drained soils rather than aquatic or semiaquatic environments. It features an erect or ascending herbaceous structure, often forming small clumps or spreading slightly via branched stems. The leaves are typically divided or pinnatisect, exhibiting a characteristic arrangement that distinguishes it within the Asteraceae family. The foliage often displays small, lobed segments that contribute to a fine, feathery texture. The inflorescence consists of capitula (flower heads) borne on peduncles, featuring white ray florets surrounding a central disc of yellow tubular florets. The stems are often slightly pubescent, providing a textural contrast to the delicate leaf structure and the composite floral arrangement.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Anthemis auriculata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANTHECOTULIDE, Methyl vanillate, acetoxyanthecotulide, hydroxyanthecotulide.

ANTHECOTULIDE

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
2. Journal of natural products

Methyl vanillate

1. Journal of natural products

acetoxyanthecotulide

1. Journal of natural products

hydroxyanthecotulide

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Anthemis auriculata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Conditions

Anthemis auriculata has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Leishmania donovani, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, Trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis.

Leishmania donovani

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Trypanosomiasis

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Leishmaniasis

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology