Tanacetum sinaicum ex

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pyrethrum santolinoides
• Santolina sinaica
• Tanacetum santolinoides
• Chrysanthemum sinaicum

Sources: 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 classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Tanacetum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several key regions in the Middle East. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the territory of Palestine. The species also extends its reach into the Sinai Peninsula, which is another notable area in Western Asia. Furthermore, its distribution includes parts of the Arabian Peninsula, specifically within Saudi Arabia. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the arid and semi-arid landscapes of these connected regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Tanacetum sinaicum is characterized by a growth form that functions as a subshrub, exhibiting a degree of woodiness throughout its structure. This woody development distinguishes its physical habit from purely herbaceous species. In terms of its ecological habitat and moisture requirements, the plant is classified as terrestrial, although it can exist within a spectrum that includes semiaquatic environments. Furthermore, Tanacetum sinaicum is an independent organism, meaning it does not rely on a host plant for nutrients, functioning as a non-parasitic species in its natural environment.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Tanacetum sinaicum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chrysanthenyl acetate, THUJONE, VERBENOL.

Chrysanthenyl acetate

1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

THUJONE

1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

VERBENOL

1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Activities

Tanacetum sinaicum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiproliferative, Antiviral, Genotoxic.

Anticancer

1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Antiproliferative

1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Antiviral

1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Genotoxic

1. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP

Medicinal Uses

Tanacetum sinaicum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HPV-16, HPV-18.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations