Centaurothamnus maximus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Centaurea maxima
• Centaurea verbascifolia

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is specifically situated in the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Centaurothamnus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Centaurothamnus maximus, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the unique landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. Within this region, it can be found growing in the territory of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the species extends its natural habitat into the country of Yemen. Consequently, its distribution is strictly tied to these specific Middle Eastern locations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Centaurothamnus maximus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. As a herbaceous plant, it lacks the permanent structural tissues found in woody species, maintaining a soft, succulent, or flexible stem structure throughout its life cycle. This non-woody nature dictates its overall stature and habit, distinguishing it from shrubs or trees by its lack of significant lignification.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Centaurothamnus maximus is characterized by specific morphological properties of its seeds, which play a critical role in its dispersal and germination success. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a highly consistent seed profile, with a recorded seed mass of 0.01394 g. This value is uniform across all measured parameters, as the mean, maximum, and minimum seed mass values are all identical at 0.01394 g. Such uniformity in seed mass suggests a standardized energy investment per propagule, which is a vital factor in the plant's ability to colonize its habitat and ensure the survival of subsequent generations.

Seed mass mean:

0.01394 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Centaurothamnus maximus 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

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Chemicals

Centaurothamnus maximus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorohyssopifolin B, Chlorojanerin, Cynaropikrin, Hydroxyjanerin.

Chlorohyssopifolin B

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chlorojanerin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cynaropikrin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hydroxyjanerin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Centaurothamnus maximus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract.

Ethanol extract

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences