Pulicaria gnaphalodes
Pulicaria gnaphaulodes, commonly known as Fleabane, is a resilient perennial herb valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant contains bioactive compounds used traditionally to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues. Its aromatic foliage offers significant potential in modern ethnopharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Pulicaria gnaphalodes
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 gnaphhalodes, is referred to by various names depending on the regional language and dialect. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 鼠曲蚤草 or 鼠麴蚤草, while specifically in mainland China (zh-cn) and simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is identified as 鼠麴蚤草. In Taiwan (zh-tw), the name is written as 鼠蚤草麴, and it is also documented under the name 鼠麴蚤草 in general Chinese contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 鼠麴蚤草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鼠麴蚤草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鼠蚤草麴 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 鼠麴蚤草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鼠曲蚤草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鼠蚤草麴 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Kuwait | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as fleabane, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated in these visible structures, the aerial parts are typically harvested during the plant's growth cycle to be prepared as teas, infusions, or topical applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pulicaria gnaphalodes has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anabsinthin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anabsinthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pulicaria gnaphalodes has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypercholesterolemic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypercholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pulicaria gnaphalodes has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |