Plagius flosculosus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Leucanthemum flosculosum
• Chrysocoma denticulata
• Matricaria rigida
• Tanacetum chrysanthemoides
• Balsamita corymbosa
• Chrysanthemum flosculosum

Regional and Traditional Names

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 is further categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Plagius.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Plaegius flosculosus, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range within the Mediterranean region. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the southwestern part of Europe. Specifically, the species can be found growing naturally on the island of Corse. Additionally, it is also located within the territory of Sardegna. These two islands represent the primary habitats for this medicinal plant.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Reproduction

The reproduction of Plagius flosculosus is characterized by the production of minute seeds that play a critical role in its dispersal and establishment within its medicinal habitat. The reproductive output is defined by highly uniform seed dimensions, with a consistent seed mass across all observed specimens. Specifically, the seed mass remains constant at a mean value of 1e-04 g, a value that is reflected in both the maximum and minimum recorded measurements, which also stand at 1e-04 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each unit of progeny carries a precise and predictable amount of nutrient reserves for germination.

Seed mass mean:

1e-04 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Plagius flosculosus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Plagius flosculosus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 1, Flosculins A, Flosculins B, Flosculins C.

Compound 1

1. Biochimica et biophysica acta

Flosculins A

1. Journal of natural products

Flosculins B

1. Journal of natural products

Flosculins C

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Plagius flosculosus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Journal of natural products