Pulicaria jaubertii
Pulicaria jaubertii, commonly known as a member of the Asteraceae family, is a resilient medicinal herb found in various Mediterranean habitats. Valued for its aromatic properties, it contains essential oils with potential therapeutic benefits. This plant is often studied for its bioactive compounds and traditional uses in folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Pulicaria jaubertii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is categorized within the genus Pulicaria as the species Pulicaria jaubertii.
| 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 jaubertii, is identified by the common name العرار in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | العرار | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within Northeast Tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. In the African region, its presence is documented across Ethiopia, Somalia, and the island of Socotra. Moving toward the Middle East, the species is also found within the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, it inhabits the Gulf States and the nation of Oman. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range for Pulicaria jaubertii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Pulicaria jaubertii, is utilized in medicinal contexts primarily through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the essential oils and bioactive compounds responsible for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated chemical constituents necessary for its traditional applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pulicaria jaubertii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3'-O-methyltaxifolin, 3-O-methylquercetin, calenduladiol-3-O-palmitate, pseudo-taraxasterol acetate, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3'-O-methyltaxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calenduladiol-3-O-palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudo-taraxasterol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pulicaria jaubertii has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pulicaria jaubertii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antimalarial, colon cancer, fever, inflammations.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |