Carduus argyroa
Carduus argyroa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Carduus argyroa, scientifically known as Carduus argyroa, is a striking medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Characterized by its distinctive silvery-tinged bracts, this species is valued in traditional herbalism. It is primarily studied for its potential antioxidant properties and its role in supporting digestive and hepatic health.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Carduus Fastigiatus · Carduus Malacitanus · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Carduus argyroaSynonyms
- Carduus fastigiatus
- Carduus malacitanus
- Carduus argyroa
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, placing it in the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Carduus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Carduus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted in France and the island of Sardegna. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, where it can be found in Italy and Sicilia. Additionally, the species reaches into Northern Africa, specifically within Algeria. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different coastal and continental environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Carduus argyroa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)