Pulicaria jaubertii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pulicaria orientalis

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pulicaria jaubertii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its growth habit and structural classification, the species is categorized as a chamaephyte, meaning its permanent buds are located close to or just above the soil surface. This life form, consistent across its morphological classification as both a chamaephyte and a specific type of chamaephyte, enables the plant to withstand environmental pressures while maintaining its perennial cycle.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pulicaria jaubertii is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, specifically functioning as a forb. It is a non-woody plant that lacks any significant woodiness in its structure. In terms of its ecological habit, the species is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it is strictly terrestrial in its growth habit rather than being an epiphyte.

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pulicaria jaubertii is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that facilitate its dispersal and survival within its ecological niche. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a highly uniform seed profile, with a consistent seed mass across all measured samples. Specifically, the seed mass maintains a mean value of 0.00018 g, a value that is mirrored by both the maximum and minimum recorded measurements, indicating a seed mass of 0.00018 g throughout the population. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each offspring is equipped with a standardized amount of nutrient reserves for germination.

Seed mass mean:

0.00018 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pulicaria jaubertii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3'-O-Methyltaxifolin, 3-O-Methylquercetin, Calenduladiol 3-O-Palmitate, STIGMASTEROL, TAXIFOLIN.

3'-O-Methyltaxifolin

1. ACS omega

3-O-Methylquercetin

1. ACS omega

Calenduladiol 3-O-Palmitate

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

TAXIFOLIN

1. ACS omega

pseudo-Taraxasterol acetate

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

1. ACS omega

Activities

Pulicaria jaubertii has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.

Antidiabetic

1. Cell biochemistry and biophysics
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimalarial

1. Cell biochemistry and biophysics

Antimicrobial

1. Cell biochemistry and biophysics

Cytotoxic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Pulicaria jaubertii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antimalarial, colon cancer, fever, inflammations.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations