Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus
Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus, commonly known as the hooked milk thistle, is a distinctive medicinal perennial native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its hooked spines and robust stature, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine for its potential hepatoprotective properties and its ability to support digestive health and detoxification.
- Scientific name: Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carduus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus, is known by the common name Bodliak háčikatý pravý in Slovak (sk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sk | Bodliak háčikatý pravý | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Carduus hamulosus subsp. hamulosus, is frequently utilized in traditional medicine in its whole plants form. When the whole plants are harvested, all morphological structures—including the prickly leaves, the sturdy stem, and the distinctive flower heads—are taken to prepare various herbal remedies. By using the whole plants, practitioners ensure that the diverse array of bioactive compounds distributed throughout the different tissues is captured, allowing for a comprehensive medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |