Cachrys sicula

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ulospermum siculum
• Hippomarathrum siculum
• Hippomarathrum libanotis var. siculum
• Seseli brachylobum
• Hippomarathrum brachylobum
• Hippomarathrum tineoi
• Cachrys pterochlaena
• Smyrnium hispidum
• Hippomarathrum libanotis var. crispatum
• Hippomarathrum libanotis var. crispulum
• Cachrys crispata
• Hippomarathrum libanotis subsp. pterochlaenum
• Hippomarathrum bocconei var. brachylobum
• Hippomarathrum bocconei subsp. crispatum
• Hippomarathrum crispatum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Within this lineage, it is identified by the genus Cachrys, specifically as the species Cachrys sicula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence can be documented in Portugal, Spain, and the island of Sardegna. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is also found across the Italian peninsula. Furthermore, it maintains a notable presence on the island of Sicilia. Overall, these locations highlight its preference for the diverse landscapes of the southern European coasts.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cachrys sicula is characterized by a variable lifecycle, with the plant functioning as a perennial that can also exhibit annual or biennial growth patterns depending on environmental conditions. As a member of the Apiaceae family, its development involves a robust vegetative stage where it establishes a root system capable of sustaining it through multiple growing seasons. The plant undergoes seasonal cycles of growth, transitioning from vegetative development to reproductive maturity, during which it produces inflorescences to facilitate seed production. This variability in its lifecycle allows the species to adapt to different ecological niches and resource availability within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cachrys sicula is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative development. As a herbaceous perennial, it lacks any woody tissue, instead maintaining a soft, succulent, or fibrous stem consistency typical of its classification.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cachrys sicula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MYRCENE.

MYRCENE

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Activities

Cachrys sicula has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

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Conditions

Cachrys sicula has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease

1. Natural product research