Stoebe plumosa
Stoebe plumosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stoebe plumosa, scientifically known as Stoebe plumosa, is a resilient shrub native to the diverse landscapes of South Africa. Renowned for its delicate, feathery foliage and unique medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to support wellness, offering a fascinating glimpse into botanical healing.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Artemisia Vermiculata · Elytropappus Ruschianus · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stoebe plumosaSynonyms
- Artemisia vermiculata
- Elytropappus ruschianus
- Seriphium plumosum var. canescens
- Seriphium plumosum var. glabriusculum
- Seriphium vermiculatum
- Stoebe vermiculata
- Seriphium plumosum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Stoebe plumosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Asteraceae family and is categorized under the genus Stoebe.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Stoebe |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the southern regions of the African continent. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Angola. Moving toward the southern reaches, it is also found throughout the Cape Provinces. Additionally, the species extends its range into Namibia. Consequently, its habitat spans several distinct territories across Southern Africa.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | Namibia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Stoebe plumosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Steroids, Tannins, Coumarins, Phenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- African health sciences
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Steroids
- African health sciences
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Tannins
- African health sciences
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Coumarins
- African health sciences
Phenols
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Stoebe plumosa has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiglycation, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Antiglycation
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Antioxidant
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetone extracts | African health sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |