Alcea kurdica
Alcea kurdica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Alcea kurdica, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential in traditional medicine. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into its role in treating various ailments and advancing natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Althaea Kurdica
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Alcea kurdicaSynonyms
- Althaea kurdica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Alcea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alcea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Alcea kurdica, possesses a specific geographical range within the Middle East. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated across the region of Western Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Iran. The species also extends its distribution into the territory of Iraq. Furthermore, this medicinal plant is documented to occur throughout Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alcea kurdica has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANTHOCYANIN, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Pectins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHOCYANIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pectins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TFC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TPC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ANTHOCYANIN
- Scientific reports
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Scientific reports
Coumarins
- Scientific reports
Flavonoids
- Scientific reports
Pectins
- Scientific reports
RUTIN
- Scientific reports
TFC
- Scientific reports
TPC
- Scientific reports
Tannins
- Scientific reports
apigenin
- Scientific reports
Activities
Alcea kurdica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |