Carduus getulus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Carduus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Carduus getulus, exhibits a specific distribution across the northern reaches of the African continent. Its presence is notably documented within the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Morocco. Furthermore, it can be found extending through the territories of Tunisia and Libya. The geographical range also encompasses the eastern regions of North Africa, specifically within Egypt. Collectively, these locations define the primary natural habitat for this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Carduus getulus is characterized by an annual lifecycle, meaning the plant completes its entire developmental sequence from seed germination to senescence within a single growing season. During this period, the plant undergoes rapid vegetative growth, establishing its structure before transitioning into a reproductive phase to produce flowers and seeds. Because it follows an annual pattern, the individual plant does not survive beyond its first year, relying entirely on the dispersal of its progeny to ensure the continuity of the species in subsequent seasons.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Carduus getulus is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, typically manifesting as a non-woody plant. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic relationship with other species. In terms of its habitat and structural habit, the plant is terrestrial, and it is a self-supporting species rather than a climber.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Carduus getulus 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 leaf.

Leaf

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Chemicals

Carduus getulus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Monoterpenes.

Monoterpenes

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Conditions

Carduus getulus has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus cereus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.

Bacillus cereus

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Escherichia coli

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Preparations

Carduus getulus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Hexane extracts.

Hexane extracts

1. Frontiers in pharmacology