Pulicaria undulata subsp. undulata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Inula odora
• Inula quadrifida
• Aster crispus
• Duchesnia crispa
• Francoeuria crispa
• Pulicaria crispa
• Inula crispa
• Francoeuria crispa var. discoides

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asterales and falls into the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Pulicaria as the subspecies Pulicaria undulata subsp. undulata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the North African region. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Algeria and Morocco. Additionally, its presence extends across the territories of Tunisia and Libya. The species also inhabits parts of Egypt, completing its regional range. Overall, these five countries represent the primary locations where this medicinal plant is distributed.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Pulicaria undulata subsp. undulata has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol, Phytol, STIGMASTEROL, 1,4-ditert-butylbenzene, CARVONE.

Lupeol

1. 3 Biotech
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Phytol

1. 3 Biotech
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

1. 3 Biotech
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

1,4-ditert-butylbenzene

1. Scientific reports

CARVONE

1. Scientific reports

Caryophyllene

1. Scientific reports

ETHYL ACETATE

1. Tropical animal health and production

Flavonoids

1. Insects

HEXANE

1. Tropical animal health and production

Saponins

1. Scientific reports

Activities

Pulicaria undulata subsp. undulata has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antiviral.

Antibacterial

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Anticancer

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Antiviral

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Pulicaria undulata subsp. undulata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric ulcer, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations