Wing Vomitdaisy
Geigeria alata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wing Vomitdaisy, scientifically known as Geigeria alata, is a distinctive shrub native to the arid regions of Southern Africa. Renowned for its striking, bright yellow composite flowers, this resilient plant thrives in rocky terrains. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various medicinal preparations to treat diverse ailments.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaves · Roots
- Common names
- Wing Vomitdaisy
- Scientific synonyms
- Cichorium Alatum · Geigeria Macdougalii · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Wing Vomitdaisy
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Geigeria alataSynonyms
- Cichorium alatum
- Geigeria macdougalii
- Diplostemma alatum
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. Specifically, it is identified by its genus name, Geigera, and its species name, Geigera alata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Geigeria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in the countries of Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The species also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it can be found growing in Chad. Additionally, its geographical range reaches as far east as Djibouti. Together, these locations highlight the specific arid or semi-arid environments where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Geigeira alatata, possesses distinct morphological characteristics that are essential for its identification and medicinal application. The roots of the plant serve as a foundational anchor, absorbing necessary nutrients and water from the soil to support its growth in its natural habitat. Additionally, the leaves are a prominent feature, typically displaying a specific shape and arrangement that are characteristic of the species and play a vital role in photosynthesis and the production of bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Geigeria alata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4,5-tricaffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 5-Caffeoylquinic acid, Axillarin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4,5-tricaffeoylquinic acid | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Caffeoylquinic acid | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Axillarin | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hispidulin | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid-hexoside | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Geigeria alata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Geigeria alata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, epilepsy.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 70% ethanol extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous-methanol extracts | Phytochemical analysis : PCA (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water extracts | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |