Anacyclus clavatus
Anacyclus clavatus, commonly known as the Hammered Vine, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its unique phytochemical profile. Found primarily in high-altitude tropical regions, it contains potent alkaloids used traditionally to soothe inflammation and support cognitive function. This resilient species continues to inspire modern pharmacological research and herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Anacyclus clavatus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is specifically nested in the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Anacyclus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anacyclus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Anacyclus clavatus, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In French, it is referred to as Anacycle tomenteux, while in Finnish, it is called valkoraimikki. It is known as panigroc in Catalan and as Keulen-Bertram in German. Additionally, in Russian, the plant is identified as Анациклус булавоввидный.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Anacycle tomenteux | Wikidata |
| fi | valkoraimikki | Wikidata |
| ca | panigroc | Wikidata |
| de | Keulen-Bertram | Wikidata |
| ru | Анациклус булавовидный | Wikidata |
| uk | Анацикл булавовидний | Wikidata |
| cs | trahok lékařský | Wikidata |
| kab | Taqejjirt n tgerfa | Wikidata |
| ar | قنيطسة هراوية | Wikidata |
| arz | قنيطسه هراويه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically identified within the borders of Norway. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found distributed throughout Belgium. The plant's habitat extends further into Germany and Poland as well. Finally, its geographical reach includes the mountainous regions of Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anacyclus clavatus, is characterized by its distinct botanical structures, most notably its small, daisy-like flowers. These flowers are typically arranged in composite heads, featuring central disc florets surrounded by pale ray florets, which serve as a key identifying feature of the species. In many medicinal contexts, the reproductive components of such plants are studied for their specific chemical profiles and therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anacyclus clavatus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include artemisia ketone, flavonoid, pinocarvone.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| artemisia ketone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinocarvone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |