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Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus

Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, this subspecies is recognized for its specialized chemical compounds. It serves as a vital resource in traditional healing practices, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.

Family
Asphodelaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Asphodelus Albus Subsp. Villarsii · Asphodelus Albus Var. Villarsii · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it falls under the family Asphodelaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Asphodelus, specifically the subspecies macrocarpus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Asphodelus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing in Hungary and Switzerland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, its presence extends into Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the island of Corse and various regions within France. Finally, its distribution reaches the westernmost reaches of the continent in Portugal.

Region Area
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 70% hydroethanolic extracts, Asphodelus leaf 70% ethanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Asphodelus macrocarpus subsp. macrocarpus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
70% hydroethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Asphodelus leaf 70% ethanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

70% hydroethanolic extracts

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Asphodelus leaf 70% ethanol extracts

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)