Ducrosia anethifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Zosima anethifolia
• Ducrosia olivieri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Ducrosia anehtifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. It is further distinguished by its specific genus, Ducrosia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of Western Asia. Its natural range includes the mountainous and arid regions of Afghanistan. It can also be found growing throughout the vast territories of Iran. Furthermore, the species is native to parts of Iraq and the Levant region. Specifically, its distribution extends through Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ducrosia anethifolia is characterized by its adaptation to specific altitudinal gradients within its native montane habitats. This species thrives within a distinct elevational range, establishing itself in environments situated between a minimum altitude of 600 m AMSL and a maximum altitude of 1800 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests a preference for mid-to-high altitude ecosystems, where it likely interacts with specific microclimatic conditions, such as varying temperature regimes and moisture availability, typical of these elevations. Such an ecological niche dictates its distribution patterns and its role within the specialized plant communities found across these mountainous landscapes.

Elevational range max:

1800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Dichrosia aneethifolia is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a delicate and flexible structure. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte, as it maintains a terrestrial existence within its habitat. Although it possesses climbing tendencies, it is categorized as a self-supporting plant rather than an obligatory or facultative liana or vine, allowing it to maintain its posture without external structural reliance. Its ecological niche spans a range of moisture conditions, including aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Ducrosia anethiifolia is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit high levels of morphological uniformity. Based on quantitative data, the seeds are notably small and consistent in their physical properties, maintaining a constant seed mass throughout the sampled population. The seed mass mean is recorded at 0.0027 g, a value that is mirrored by both the seed mass maximum and the seed mass minimum at exactly 0.0027 g. This lack of variance in seed mass indicates a highly standardized reproductive output, ensuring that each individual seed carries a precise and uniform weight of 0.0027 g.

Seed mass mean:

0.0027 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ducrosia anethifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PINENE, n-Decanal, Gallic acid, LIMONENE, MYRCENE.

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
2. Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

n-Decanal

1. Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
2. Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Gallic acid

1. Protoplasma

LIMONENE

1. Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition

MYRCENE

1. Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition

Vanillic acid

1. Protoplasma

ferulic acid

1. Protoplasma

luteolin

1. Protoplasma

n-Decanol

1. Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition

n-Dodecanal

1. Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition

Activities

Ducrosia anethifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Analgesic

1. Protoplasma

Medicinal Uses

Ducrosia anethifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations