Cachrys pungens
Cachrys pungens, commonly known as pungent cachrys, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Distinguished by its sharp, prickly foliage and yellow flowering heads, this botanical species holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its various therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Cachrys pungens
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, fatty acids, polyphenolic, sterols, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenolic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cachrys pungens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cachrys pungens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include amelanotic melanoma, melanomas.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amelanotic melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanomas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |