Pimelea simplex
Desert rice-flower
Pimelea simplex, commonly known as the creeping pimelia, is a resilient perennial herb native to specific regions of North America. Characterized by its low-growing habit and delicate flowering structures, this plant plays a vital role in its native ecosystems, offering unique botanical interest and ecological value to diverse habitats.
- Scientific name: Pimelea simplex
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Pimelea simplex, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Pimelea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pimelea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pimelea simplex, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In English, it is known as the Desert Rice-Flower, while in Chinese, it is called 沙漠米瑞香 (zh), 沙漠米瑞香 (zh-cn), or 沙漠米瑞香 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 沙漠米瑞香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沙漠米瑞香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 沙漠米瑞香 | Wikidata |
| en | Desert Rice-Flower | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of Australia. It can be found growing naturally throughout the state of New South Wales. Additionally, its presence extends northward into the coastal and inland areas of Queensland. The species is also documented within the southern territories of South Australia. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the various landscapes of Victoria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pimelea simplex has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include simpleximacrin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| simpleximacrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |