Caccinia macranthera
Caccinia macranthera, commonly known as a medicinal shrub in tropical regions, is a fascinating botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Renowned for its distinctive floral structure, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering promising applications in traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological research for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Caccinia macranthera
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Caccinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caccinia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Central Asia. Specifically, its range includes the mountainous and arid landscapes of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It is also found within the territories of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Beyond Central Asia, the species extends its presence into the Transcaucasus region. Consequently, its geographical footprint covers a diverse set of territories spanning from the heart of Asia to the Caucasus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Caccinia macranthera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Palmitic acid, dihydrocarveol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrocarveol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Caccinia macranthera has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |