Limonium tubiflorum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Statice squamata
• Statice tubiflora

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Limonium tubiflorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Plumbaginaceae. Ultimately, it is situated within the genus Limonium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Limonium tubiflorum, exhibits a specific geographical range within the African continent. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Northern Africa. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Egypt. Additionally, it is documented to occur within the borders of Libya. Therefore, its natural habitat is limited to these particular North African locations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Limonium tubiflorum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its habitat over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant establishes a robust presence through a dedicated lifecycle that enables it to withstand seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors. This enduring nature facilitates long-term survival and contributes to the stability of its ecological niche, as the plant does not rely on the rapid, single-season completion of a cycle but instead undergoes continuous cycles of growth, flowering, and senescence over several years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Limonium tubiflorum is characterized by its classification as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a growth form that is entirely self-supporting rather than acting as a climber. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, functioning as a free-living species. In terms of its ecological habitat and moisture requirements, the plant displays a versatile distribution across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments, allowing it to adapt to various soil moisture levels ranging from waterlogged conditions to drier ground.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Limonium tubiflorum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ETHYL GALLATE, Gallic acid, apigenin, myricetin.

ETHYL GALLATE

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Gallic acid

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apigenin

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myricetin

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Conditions

Limonium tubiflorum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2.

Covid-19

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Sars-cov-2

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Preparations

Limonium tubiflorum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 70% ethanol extract, extracts.

70% ethanol extract

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Extracts

1. Archiv fur experimentelle Veterinarmedizin