Ladies' false fleabane
Pulicaria arabica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ladies' false fleabane, scientifically known as Pulicaria arabica, is a resilient aromatic herb native to the Middle East and North Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant is celebrated for its potent essential oils, which possess significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root · Aerial Part
- Common names
- Shrubby Fleabane · Ladies' False Fleabane
- Scientific synonyms
- Pulicaria Dysenterica Var. Stenophylla · Limbarda Arabica · 18 more
Names
Common Names
- Shrubby Fleabane
- ladies' false fleabane
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Pulicaria arabica (L.) Cass.
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pulicaria arabicaSynonyms
- Pulicaria dysenterica var. stenophylla
- Limbarda arabica
- Pulicaria arabica var. angustifolia
- Pulicaria demissa
- Pulicaria palustris
- Pulicaria planifolia
- Pulicaria trichocephala
- Pulicaria villosa
- Pulicaria laniceps
- Erigeron inuloides
- Pulicaria aspera
- Tubilium angustifolium
- Inula arabica
- Inula paludosa
- Inula palustris
- Inula planifolia
- Inula villosa
- Conyza kotschyi
- Pulicaria elata
- Pulicaria paludosa subsp. inuloides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Pulicaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pulicaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across different regions of Europe and Africa. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted in Germany. Moving toward the African continent, it is widely distributed throughout Northern Africa. Specifically, it can be found in the territories of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. Additionally, the plant extends its range across the North African landscape to include Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pulicaria arabica, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine. The medicinal properties are primarily derived from the aerial part, which includes the leaves and flowering stems. Additionally, the root and the overall roots system are recognized as significant elements of the plant's structure, contributing to its holistic biological profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Root | Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pulicaria arabica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Germacrene D-4-ol, Quercetagetin 3,5,7,3'-tetramethyl ether.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D-4-ol | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetagetin 3,5,7,3'-tetramethyl ether | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pulicaria arabica has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiprotozoal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiprotozoal | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CHCl3 extract | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts from the aerial part | Parasitology research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic and aqueous extracts | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |