Atractylis aristata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement includes the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling under the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Atractylis, with the species being Atractylis aristata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is well-documented throughout Algeria and Egypt. It can also be found spanning the territories of Morocco and Western Sahara. Additionally, the species extends into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the borders of Mauritania. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environments where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Atractylis aristata is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. Functioning as a hemicryptophyte, its perennating buds are located at or near the soil surface, protected by residual leaf bases or soil cover during unfavorable periods. This life form enables the plant to establish a robust presence within its ecological niche, transitioning through seasonal growth phases to ensure long-term survival and reproductive success.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Atractylis aristata is characterized by its growth form as a herb, specifically functioning as a forb within its natural habitat. Structurally, the plant is classified as non-woody, lacking any significant lignified tissue in its primary stem development.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Atractylis aristata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Flavonoids

1. ChemistryOpen

Activities

Atractylis aristata has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Sedative.

Antibacterial

1. ChemistryOpen

Antioxidant

1. ChemistryOpen

Sedative

1. ChemistryOpen

Conditions

Atractylis aristata has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiety, inflammation, oxidative stress.

Anxiety

1. ChemistryOpen

Inflammation

1. ChemistryOpen

Oxidative stress

1. ChemistryOpen

Preparations

Atractylis aristata has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, n-butanol extract.

Aqueous extract

1. ChemistryOpen

N-butanol extract

1. Carbohydrate research