Gerbera piloselloides
Gerbera piloselloides, commonly known as the hairy gerbera, is a resilient medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant bioactive properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Its unique chemical composition makes it a subject of interest for developing natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Gerbera piloselloides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it falls into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gerbera and the specific species Gerbera piloselloides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gerbera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Gerbera piloselloides, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 毛大丁草, 白眉, and 白薇, with the specific designation 毛大丁草 also being utilized across the zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛大丁草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛大丁草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛大丁草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白眉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白薇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白头翁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 兔耳一支箭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Guinea and Togo. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in the Central African Republic. Furthermore, it inhabits parts of Cameroon within the same central region. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the Congo.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | 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, Gerbera piloselloides, is utilized in various traditional medicinal practices where different components offer unique therapeutic benefits. Often, the whole plant is harvested and processed to capture its full spectrum of bioactive compounds, though in some specific preparations, the whole plants are dried and decocted. The chemical profile of the species is enriched by the presence of volatile oil, which contributes to its aromatic and medicinal properties. Furthermore, the medicinal efficacy can also be derived from the subterranean structures, including the roots, which are frequently employed in topical or systemic treatments, as well as the individual root itself when used in concentrated extracts.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gerbera piloselloides has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include marmesin, 1a, 5a, 5b, arbutin.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| marmesin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1a | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5a | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5b | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arbutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxy-3-methylacetophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-methylcoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gerbera piloselloides has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antitussive, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Expectorant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gerbera piloselloides has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Colorectal Cancer, antitussive, bronchial asthma, cough, lipid metabolism disorder.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchial asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid metabolism disorder | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |