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. hamulosus

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus
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

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

3-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propan-1-one

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Flavonoid

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Salidroside

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Syringic aldehyde

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Syringin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Tachioside

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Vanillic acid 4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

p-coumaric acid

  1. 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.

Preparations reported for Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Whole plants 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Whole plants

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica