Anthemis scariosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Morocco. Moving into Western Asia, it can be found growing in the country of Iran. The species also inhabits the territories of Iraq and the combined region of Lebanon-Syria. Finally, its range extends to include the area of Palestine.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Anthemis scariosa is characterized by a variable lifecycle, as it can function as an annual, biennial, or perennial plant depending on environmental conditions and habitat stability. This flexibility allows the species to adapt to diverse ecological niches, shifting its reproductive strategy to maximize survival in fluctuating settings. Throughout its existence, the plant undergoes a developmental progression from germination to flowering, with its longevity dictated by the availability of resources and the consistency of its growing environment.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Anthemis scariosa is characterized by its growth habit and structural adaptations to its specific environment. As a species that exhibits a versatile ecological range, its life form is primarily terrestrial, though it is capable of thriving in semiaquatic or aquatic habitats where moisture is abundant. This flexibility in its habitat allows it to adapt its vegetative structure to varying soil conditions. Furthermore, the plant is biologically independent, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that does not rely on a host for nutrients, maintaining an independent nutritional strategy throughout its life cycle. Its physical structure typically consists of branched stems and finely divided, pinnatisect leaves that are characteristic of the genus, supporting a reproductive system of composite flower heads.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Anthemis scariosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Anthemis scariosa has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhi.

Candida albicans

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Escherichia coli

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Salmonella enteritidis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Salmonella typhi

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Staphylococcus aureus

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Streptococcus faecalis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Anthemis scariosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol flower.

Methanol flower

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology