Stenocline ericoides
Stenocline ericoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stenocline ericoides, scientifically known as Stenocline ericoides, is a resilient shrub native to the diverse landscapes of Australia. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant is characterized by its unique foliage and delicate structure. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its potential therapeutic properties and medicinal applications.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stenocline ericoidesSources: 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 a member of the Asteraceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Stenocline, where its species name is ericoides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Stenocline |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within a very specific and limited geographical range. Its distribution is restricted to the Western Indian Ocean region. Within this area, the species is endemic to the island of Madagascar. This localized presence suggests that its natural habitat is highly specialized. Consequently, the plant's survival is closely tied to the unique ecosystems found in this specific location.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Stenocline ericoides is characterized by its growth form as a herb, typically manifesting as a low-growing herbaceous plant. In terms of its ecological niche and habitat positioning, it is classified as terrestrial, although it can exist within a spectrum of moisture availability ranging from aquatic to semiaquatic environments. Furthermore, it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, maintaining a strictly terrestrial existence rather than growing as an obligatory or facultative epiphyte.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Stenocline ericoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
polyphenols
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Stenocline ericoides has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Dengue.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dengue | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dengue
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)