Pulicaria gnaphalodes

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pulicaria gnaphalodes var. decipiens
• Inula gnaphalodes
• Strabonia gnaphalodes

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Pulicaria gnaphaulodes, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling into the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Pulicaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within the regions of Central and Western Asia. In Central Asia, it can be found growing across the landscapes of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Its presence extends further into the neighboring territories of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Western Asia, specifically within Afghanistan. Together, these locations define the natural range where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pulicaria gnaphalodes is characterized by its preference for specific moisture-rich and rugged terrains, commonly found inhabiting rivers and stony places. This species thrives in environments where rocky substrates and riparian influences provide its necessary growing conditions. In terms of its altitudinal distribution, it occupies a significant vertical niche with a mean elevational range of approximately 1000 m AMSL.

Elevational range mean:

1000 m AMSL

Habitat :

rivers, stony places

Life history

The life history of Pulicaria gnaphaolodes is characterized by a flexible biological strategy, as its lifecycle can be described as variable, encompassing annual, biennial, or perennial stages depending on environmental conditions and resource availability. In terms of its structural life form, the species exhibits distinct ecological adaptations, functioning both as a therophyte, completing its life cycle through seeds, and as a chamaephyte, where its buds are located close to the ground level to withstand varying climatic stresses.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Life form :

therophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pulicaria gnaphalodes is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, manifesting as a forb that lacks a woody structure. It functions as an independent organism, maintaining an independent life cycle without parasitic tendencies. In terms of its structural habit, it is a self-supporting plant rather than a climber, maintaining its upright posture through its own herbaceous stems.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pulicaria gnaphalodes is closely linked to its seasonal flowering cycle, which serves as the primary phase for its reproductive activity. The flowering period typically commences in March, marking the onset of its reproductive stage. This flowering window continues through the spring, reaching its conclusion in May. While the specific timing of these reproductive processes can be variable depending on environmental conditions, the plant's ability to transition through these months ensures the production of flowers necessary for its continued lifecycle.

Flowering time :

Mar

Flowering time :

May

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pulicaria gnaphalodes has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anabsinthin.

anabsinthin

1. Natural product letters

Activities

Pulicaria gnaphalodes has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypercholesterolemic, Antimicrobial.

Antihypercholesterolemic

1. Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society

Antimicrobial

1. Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society

Conditions

Pulicaria gnaphalodes has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bacterial infections.

Bacterial infections

1. Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society

Preparations

Pulicaria gnaphalodes has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform extract, essential oil, ethanol extract, methanol extract.

Chloroform extract

1. Natural product letters

Essential oil

1. Advanced biomedical research

Ethanol extract

1. Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society

Methanol extract

1. Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society