Helichrysum litoreum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the Mediterranean region. It is primarily found throughout Southeastern Europe, where it thrives in particular coastal environments. Specifically, one notable location for its occurrence is Italy. Furthermore, the species is well-documented across the island of Sicilia. These concentrated areas highlight the plant's preference for the unique climates of these Mediterranean territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Helichrysum litoreum is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons within its habitat. In terms of its structural growth strategy, it is classified as a chamaephyte, a life form where the majority of the vegetative organs are located close to the soil surface, often protected by the ground layer or leaf litter. This chamaephyte designation is consistent across its morphological classification, indicating a low-growing habit that is well-adapted to its specific environmental conditions.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Helichrysum litoreum is characterized by a growth habit that is primarily terrestrial, functioning as an independent organism rather than an epiphyte. In terms of its structural support, it is classified as a self-supporting plant, lacking the specialized climbing mechanisms required for obligatory or facultative climbing behaviors. Furthermore, it maintains a completely independent life cycle, showing no parasitic tendencies toward other vegetation.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Helichrysum litoreum has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-Dimethylheptan-3,5-dione, 5,7-dimethoxyphthalide, Alcohols, BETA-PINENE, BETA-SITOSTEROL.

2,4-Dimethylheptan-3,5-dione

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5,7-dimethoxyphthalide

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Alcohols

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BETA-PINENE

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BETA-SITOSTEROL

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D-alpha-PINENE

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EO

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Esters

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Gnaphaliin

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ISOVALERIC ACID

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Activities

Helichrysum litoreum has 216 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acaricide, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic.

Acaricide

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Acidulant

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Androgenic

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Anesthetic

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Angiogenic

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Anorexic

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AntiEBV

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Conditions

Helichrysum litoreum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include herpes simplex virus type 1.

Herpes simplex virus type 1

1. Bollettino chimico farmaceutico

Preparations

Helichrysum litoreum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude aqueous extract from leaves.

Crude aqueous extract from leaves

1. Bollettino chimico farmaceutico