Erigeron sublyratus
Erigeron sublyratus, commonly known as the Sublyrate Fleabane, is a delicate perennial herb native to North American montane regions. Characterized by its fine, white ray florets and distinctively lobed leaves, this plant holds potential in ethnobotanical studies for its unique chemical properties and traditional roles in folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Erigeron sublyratus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 and specifically belongs to the genus Erigeron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erigeron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erigeron sublyratus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the narrow-leaved fleabane, while in Spanish, it is commonly called fleabane de hoja estrecha.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the specific state of Assam, contributing to its local presence. The species is also well-documented within the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its range extends through the country of India and into the mountainous landscapes of Nepal. Finally, the distribution reaches as far south as the island of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erigeron sublyratus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cis-lachnophyllum ester, germacrene D.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cis-lachnophyllum ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erigeron sublyratus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |