Stenocline ericoides
Stenocline ericoides, commonly known as the Heath-leaved Stenocline, is a distinctive shrub native to Australia. Characterized by its fine, ericoid leaves, this plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem. While less documented in mainstream pharmacology, it holds significant potential for traditional medicinal studies and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Stenocline ericoides
- 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 a member of the Asteraceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Stenocline, where its species name is ericoides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stenocline | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Stenocline ericoides, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the heath-like stenocline, while in its native Australian context, it may be identified by more descriptive local terms. In French, the species is known as la sténocline ericoides, and in Spanish, it is referred to as la estenocline ericoides.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stenocline ericoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stenocline ericoides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Dengue.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dengue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |