Pulicaria canariensis
Pulicaria canariensis, commonly known as Canary Fleabane, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Macaronesian islands. Renowned for its delicate yellow blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in regional folk medicine for its potential antiseptic properties and its ability to support digestive health.
- Scientific name: Pulicaria canariensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pulicaria canarienias, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is identified as 加拿利蚤草, a name that is also used consistently across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 加拿利蚤草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 加拿利蚤草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 加拿利蚤草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a specialized species with a very restricted natural range. It is primarily found within the Macaronesia region, specifically occurring in the Canary Islands. Because of this limited scope, its presence is highly localized to certain volcanic landscapes. The distribution highlights its status as an endemic element of the Atlantic archipelago. Consequently, understanding its specific habitat in the Canary Islands is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pulicaria canariensis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-dihydroxy-3,3',4'-trimethoxyflavone, calenduladiol, ergosterol peroxide, pulicanadiene A, pulicanadiene B.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7-dihydroxy-3,3',4'-trimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calenduladiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ergosterol peroxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulicanadiene A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulicanadiene B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulicanadiene C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulicanadienol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulicanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulioplopanone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulioplopanone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |