Parthenium integrifolium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Parthenium integrifolium, exhibits a specific distribution across the North-Central region of the United States. It can be found growing within the state of Illinois. Its presence also extends through the landscape of Iowa. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Kansas and Minnesota. Finally, its geographical range includes the state of Missouri.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Parthenium integrifolium is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, though its growth patterns can exhibit variability depending on environmental conditions. As a perennial, the plant is capable of surviving for multiple growing seasons, often establishing a robust presence in its habitat through persistent root systems or seed banks. While it maintains a perennial nature, its phenology may fluctuate, occasionally displaying behaviors consistent with annual or biennial cycles in response to climatic stressors or resource availability. This lifecycle allows the plant to persist through unfavorable periods and re-emerge to complete its reproductive stages, ensuring long-term survival within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Parthenium integrifolium is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and specifically a forb. It functions as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber, as it lacks the characteristics of a liana or vine, being categorized as both an obligatory and facultative self-supporting organism. In terms of its ecological niche and habitat preference, the plant is primarily terrestrial, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations. Furthermore, it is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Parthenium integrifolium is characterized by a specific phenological cycle and highly consistent seed production metrics. The flowering period for this species typically commences in May and extends through October, though the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. During this reproductive phase, the plant produces seeds that exhibit a remarkably uniform mass; the seed mass remains constant across its developmental range, with a mean, maximum, and minimum value all recorded at 0.00308 g. This consistency in seed weight suggests a highly standardized reproductive output per seed produced during its active flowering months.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Oct

Seed mass mean:

0.00308 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Parthenium integrifolium has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxy-3,3',4',7-tetramethoxy flavone, Ash, CALCIUM, CHROMIUM, COBALT.

5-hydroxy-3,3',4',7-tetramethoxy flavone

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Ash

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CALCIUM

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CHROMIUM

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COBALT

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FAT

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GUM

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INULIN

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IRON

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Isokaempferide

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Activities

Parthenium integrifolium has 305 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AP-1-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Acidulant, Alcohol-Dehydrogenase-Inhibitor.

ACE-Inhibitor

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AP-1-Inhibitor

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Absorbent

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Acidulant

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Alcohol-Dehydrogenase-Inhibitor

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Amphiglycemic?

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Analgesic

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Androgenic?

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