Helianthemum polygonoides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malvales and the family Cistaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Helianthemum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically documented within a very limited geographical range. Its occurrence is restricted to the region of Southwestern Europe. Within this area, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Spain. This narrow distribution suggests that the species may have very specific environmental requirements. Consequently, its presence is highly localized to this particular part of the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Helianthemum polygonoides is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its habitat through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it maintains a continuous presence in its ecosystem, often developing established root systems that support regrowth after periods of dormancy or environmental stress. This long-lived life cycle enables the plant to participate in multiple reproductive events over its lifespan, contributing to its long-term survival and stability within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Helianthemum polygonoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology