Bilacunaria scabra
Bilacunaaria scabra, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, is a resilient plant valued for its therapeutic potential. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is often utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and traditional applications is essential for exploring its role in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Bilacunaria scabra
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bilacunaria scabra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and is categorized under the genus Bilacunaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bilacunaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Bilacunaaria scabra, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the scabrous bilua. In Spanish, the species is known as bilua escabrosa, and in Portuguese, it is identified as bilua escabrosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the Western Asia region. Its distribution begins in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, where it can be found in local habitats. The species also extends across the mainland to include parts of Iraq. Furthermore, it is documented throughout the coastal and inland areas of the Lebanon-Syria border. Finally, the plant's presence is confirmed within the diverse landscapes of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Bilaunaea scabra, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems and leaves, contain the essential bioactive compounds required for therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals necessary for preparing traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Bilacunaria scabra has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |