Phlomoides hyoscyamoides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eremostachys hyoscyamoides
• Eremostachys bungei
• Phlomoides bungei

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Phlomoides.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Phlomoides hyoscyamoides, exhibits a very limited natural range. Its presence is specifically documented within the region of Western Asia. Within this broad territory, the species is found inhabiting the landscapes of Iran. Because its documented location is so specific, it is considered to have a restricted geographical distribution. Consequently, understanding its habitat in this particular area is essential for its conservation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Phlomoides hyoscyamoides is characterized by its specific growth habit and survival strategy, classified taxonomically as a hemicryptophyte. In terms of its life form structure, it functions as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by the leaf litter or the soil layer during unfavorable seasons. This classification aligns with its developmental pattern, where it maintains a life form categorized under the hemicryptophyte group, distinguishing it from other life forms such as phanerophytes, chamaephytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. By utilizing this strategy, the plant effectively manages its seasonal transitions, ensuring its survival through dormant periods before emerging to complete its reproductive cycle.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Phlomoides hyoscyamoides is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting plant, as it does not exhibit any climbing tendencies, whether obligatory or facultative. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior towards other species. Furthermore, rather than being an epiphyte, the plant maintains a strictly terrestrial existence, establishing its root system within the soil to support its structural development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Phlomoides hyoscyamoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN, quercetin.

RUTIN

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quercetin

1. Current computer-aided drug design

Conditions

Phlomoides hyoscyamoides has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress

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Preparations

Phlomoides hyoscyamoides has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include obtained extract.

Obtained extract

1. Current computer-aided drug design