Scabiosa arenaria

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sixalix arenaria
• Asterocephalus arenarius
• Scabiosa leptopoda
• Scabiosa fenestrata
• Scabiosa rhizantha
• Scabiosa rhizantha var. ochroleuca

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it falls under the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Scabiosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Scabiosa arenaria, is primarily distributed across the northern reaches of the African continent. Its presence is recorded in the coastal and inland regions of Morocco and Algeria. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the territories of Tunisia and Libya. The geographical range extends further east to include parts of Egypt. Collectively, these locations highlight its specific adaptation to the North African landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Scabiosa arenaria is characterized by an annual lifecycle, meaning the plant completes its entire biological progression—from germination and vegetative growth to flowering and seed production—within a single growing season. As an annual species, it relies on the successful production and dispersal of seeds to ensure the survival of the next generation, as the individual plant does not persist through multiple years. This rapid developmental cycle is typically synchronized with seasonal environmental cues, allowing the plant to exploit specific windows of resource availability in its habitat before the onset of unfavorable conditions.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Scabiosa arenaria is characterized by its classification as a non-woody herb that exhibits a self-supporting growth habit, rather than acting as a climber. This plant is independent in its nutritional requirements, functioning as a non-parasitic organism. Regarding its ecological niche and habitat preference, it is primarily terrestrial, though it can exist within a spectrum that includes semiaquatic and aquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Scabiosa arenaria has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Chemicals

Scabiosa arenaria has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin 7-O-glucoside, CINNAMIC ACID, Luteolin 7-O-glucopyranoside, Luteolin 7-O-glucoside, OLEANOLIC ACID.

Apigenin 7-O-glucoside

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

CINNAMIC ACID

1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Luteolin 7-O-glucopyranoside

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Luteolin 7-O-glucoside

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

OLEANOLIC ACID

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

luteolin

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Conditions

Scabiosa arenaria has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, diabetic complications, type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Candida albicans

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Escherichia coli

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Diabetic complications

1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Preparations

Scabiosa arenaria has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate fraction.

Ethyl acetate fraction

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology