Pelargonium quercetorum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Geraniales and is a member of the family Geraniaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Pelargonium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Pelargonium quercetorum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Middle East. Its presence is documented across the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Iraq. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the territories of Türkiye. These locations represent the primary known habitats for this medicinal plant.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Pelargonium quercetorum is characterized by a growth habit that exhibits varying degrees of structural rigidity, where the woodiness is considered variable, ranging from woody to non-woody forms. The plant typically features stems that may develop a semi-woody base depending on the age and environmental conditions of the specimen. The foliage is distinct, often displaying leaf shapes that reflect its specific taxonomic identifiers, while the overall architecture of the plant supports its adaptation to its native habitat. The transition between its woody and non-woody components allows for a flexible structural development, influencing how the plant occupies its ecological niche.

Woodiness :

variable

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pelargonium quercetorum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Hydroxycinnamic Acids, THYMOL.

Flavonoids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hydroxycinnamic Acids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

THYMOL

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Pelargonium quercetorum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include colon cancer.

Colon cancer

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Pelargonium quercetorum has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extracts, methanol extracts, water extracts.

Ethyl acetate extracts

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Methanol extracts

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Water extracts

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)