Grindelia scorzonerifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Grindelia scorzonerifolia var. pectinata
• Grindelia scorzonerifolia var. subintegra
• Grindelia pectinata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Grindelia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the southern regions of South America. Its presence is specifically noted in the northeastern parts of Argentina. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the country of Paraguay. The species also inhabits the territory of Uruguay. Finally, its range extends into the southern portion of Brazil.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Grindelia scorzonerifolia is characterized by its presence in the Campo Limpo habitat, where it thrives within open, grassy environments. This species occupies a diverse altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level up to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Campo Limpo

Life history

The life history of Grindelia scorzonerifolia is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. Structurally, the species exhibits a chamaephyte life form, meaning its regenerative buds are located close to the soil surface, typically just above the ground level. This specific growth habit, classified under both chamaephyte categories, enables the plant to withstand environmental stressors and maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche over its lifespan.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Grindelia scorzonerifolia is characterized by its growth form as a woody subshrub, exhibiting a structural habit that is predominantly self-supporting rather than climbing. As a terrestrial species, it does not function as an epiphyte or a parasite, maintaining an independent existence within its habitat. Its physical development leans toward a woody constitution, providing a sturdy framework that distinguishes its subshrubby stature from purely herbaceous plants. While it occupies terrestrial environments, its physiological makeup is defined by this woody, self-supporting, and independent growth pattern.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Grindelia scorzonerifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 18-Hydroxy-13-epi-manoyl oxide, 4alpha-Hydroxy-18-normanoyl oxide, 4beta-Hydroxy-19-normanoyl oxide, Jhanol.

18-Hydroxy-13-epi-manoyl oxide

1. Journal of natural products

4alpha-Hydroxy-18-normanoyl oxide

1. Journal of natural products

4beta-Hydroxy-19-normanoyl oxide

1. Journal of natural products

Jhanol

1. Journal of natural products