Tripleurospermum auriculatum
Tripleurospermum auriculatum, commonly known as the earlobe chamomile, is a medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions. This potent plant offers a natural approach to holistic healing and wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Tripleurospermum auriculatum
- 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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tripleurospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tripleurospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tripleurospermum auriculatum, is referred to by the common name قرقاص أذيني in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | قرقاص أذيني | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of Northern Africa and Western Asia. Within the North African region, it can be found growing in Egypt and Libya. Its presence extends into Western Asia, where it is documented in Iraq. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Lebanon-Syria region. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Palestine.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
Activities
Tripleurospermum auriculatum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |