Stenocline inuloides
Stenocline inuloides, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, holds significant potential in ethnobotanical studies. Belonging to a specialized botanical lineage, this plant is valued for its unique bioactive compounds. Research into its chemical constituents offers promising insights into developing novel therapeutic applications for diverse pharmacological treatments and wellness.
- Scientific name: Stenocline inuloides
- 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 classified under the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Stenocline.
| 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 inuloides, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Golden daisy, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Margarita dorada. Additionally, in Portuguese, it is known as Margarida-dourada.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is geographically restricted to a very specific region of the world. Its natural habitat is located within the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, the species is endemic to the island of Madagascar. This limited range suggests that its survival depends on the unique environmental conditions found there. Consequently, understanding its local ecosystem is essential for the conservation of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stenocline inuloides 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 inuloides 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |