Cachrys pungens
Cachrys pungens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cachrys pungens, scientifically known as Cachrys pungens, is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to East Asian regions, this plant is characterized by its pungent aroma and distinctive foliage. Historically, it has been valued in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties and bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hippomarathrum Pungens · Hippomarathrum Pungens · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cachrys pungensSynonyms
- Hippomarathrum pungens
- Hippomarathrum pungens
- Hippomarathrum libanotis var. pungens
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 Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cachrys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cachrys | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Mediterranean region. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Italy and the island of Sicilia. Its range extends further south into Northern Africa, where it is present in Algeria. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Morocco. Finally, the plant is also located in Tunisia, completing its regional presence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cachrys pungens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Fatty acids, Polyphenolic, Sterols, Terpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenolic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Cell proliferation
Fatty acids
- Cell proliferation
Polyphenolic
- Cell proliferation
Sterols
- Cell proliferation
Terpenes
- Cell proliferation
Activities
Cachrys pungens has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | Cell proliferation (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cachrys pungens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include amelanotic melanoma, melanomas.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| amelanotic melanoma | Cell proliferation (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanomas | Cell proliferation (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |