Chiliadenus candicans

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Jasonia candicans
• Linosyris candicans
• Varthemia candicans
• Chrysocoma candicans
• Chrysocoma uniflora

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Chiliadenus candicans, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement in the genus Chiliadenus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of North Africa and Western Asia. In Northern Africa, it can be found growing within the territories of Egypt and Libya. Moving into Western Asia, the species is documented in Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula. Additionally, the plant extends its range into the Arabian Peninsula, specifically inhabiting the various Gulf States. This diverse presence highlights its ability to thrive in the distinct environments of these connected regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Chiliadenus candicans is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single year or biennials that require two, this species maintains its presence in the environment over an extended duration, often exhibiting a variable growth pattern depending on its specific ecological conditions. This perennial nature enables the plant to establish robust root systems and undergo repeated cycles of vegetative growth and reproduction, contributing to its long-term survival within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Chiliadenus candicans is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative parts. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, and possesses a growth habit that is self-supporting rather than climbing. In terms of its ecological habitat and moisture preference, the plant demonstrates a versatile physiological range, spanning across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Chiliadenus candicans has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Confertin.

Confertin

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Chiliadenus candicans has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.

Antimicrobial

1. Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

Cytotoxic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Chiliadenus candicans has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ET2O/MeOH extracts, essential oils of the aerial parts.

Et2o/meoh extracts

1. Journal of natural products

Essential oils of the aerial parts

1. Planta medica