Erodium glaucophyllum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Geranium glaucophyllum
• Erodium glabrum
• Erodium glaucophyllum var. glabrum
• Erodium glaucophyllum var. syrticum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Erodium, which includes the specific species Erodium glaucophyllum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Italy. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Algeria. Additionally, the species is distributed across the North African territories of Libya and Egypt. Finally, its habitat includes the coastal and inland areas of Morocco.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Erodium glaucophyllum is characterized by its classification as a perennial, a trait that allows the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. This long-term survival strategy enables the species to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche, often relying on a robust root system to endure seasonal fluctuations. Depending on environmental stressors and resource availability, its growth pattern may exhibit variability, though its fundamental biological framework is built around a perennial lifecycle rather than the shorter cycles of annual or biennial species. Through this sustained lifespan, the plant can engage in repeated reproductive cycles, contributing to the long-term stability of its population in its native habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Erodium glaucophyllum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically functioning as a forb. It is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining its own nutritional processes without relying on a host. In terms of its habitat and ecological positioning, the plant is strictly terrestrial rather than aquatic or epiphytic, growing directly in soil environments. Additionally, it lacks any climbing structures, such as vines or lianas, as it is a self-supporting plant that maintains an upright or spreading herbaceous stature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Erodium glaucophyllum is characterized by a specific phenological window and highly consistent seed characteristics. The flowering process typically begins in March and concludes in April, although the flowering period can be variable across different environmental conditions. During the reproductive cycle, the plant produces seeds with a remarkably uniform mass; the seed mass is measured at a constant value of 0.00138 g, with the mean, minimum, and maximum values all aligning at this exact measurement. This uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly standardized dispersal or developmental mechanism within the species.

Flowering time :

Mar

Flowering time :

Apr

Seed mass mean:

0.00138 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Erodium glaucophyllum 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. Archives of physiology and biochemistry

Chemicals

Erodium glaucophyllum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, polyphenols, Flavonoid, Gallic acid, Geraniin.

Flavonoids

1. Data in brief
2. Archives of physiology and biochemistry

polyphenols

1. Data in brief
2. Archives of physiology and biochemistry

Flavonoid

1. BMC plant biology

Gallic acid

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Geraniin

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Tannins

1. Data in brief

Activities

Erodium glaucophyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Conditions

Erodium glaucophyllum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include lipid peroxidation, obesity.

Lipid peroxidation

1. Archives of physiology and biochemistry

Obesity

1. Archives of physiology and biochemistry

Preparations

Erodium glaucophyllum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Erodium aqueous extract, alcohol extract of the aerial parts.

Erodium aqueous extract

1. Archives of physiology and biochemistry

Alcohol extract of the aerial parts

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences