Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus
Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus, is a distinctive thistle species native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its hooked spines and robust stature, this medicinal plant has been traditionally utilized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in supporting digestive health and addressing inflammatory conditions within herbal medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Onopyxus Hamulosus · Carduus Tauricus · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosusSynonyms
- Onopyxus hamulosus
- Carduus tauricus
- Carduus hamulosus var. pseudocollinus
- Carduus tortuosus
- Carduus hamulosus var. sordidus
- Carduus tyraicus
- Carduus hamulosus subsp. pseudocollinus
- Carduus hamulosus subsp. sordidus
- Carduus pseudocollinus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Asterales, falling within the family Asteraceae. Taxonomically, it is identified as a member of 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 broad distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in Germany as well as throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region. It can also be found growing within the borders of Hungary. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species extends its range into Bulgaria. Finally, the geographical footprint of this subspecies reaches as far south as Greece.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus |
| Eastern Europe | Krym |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-ethyl-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 3-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propan-1-one, Flavonoid, Salidroside, Syringic aldehyde.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-ethyl-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propan-1-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salidroside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Syringic aldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Syringin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tachioside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid 4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-ethyl-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
3-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propan-1-one
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Flavonoid
- Pharmaceutical biology
Salidroside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Syringic aldehyde
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Syringin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Tachioside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Vanillic acid 4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
p-coumaric acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include whole plants.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Whole plants | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Whole plants
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica