Carduus pycnocephalus
Carduus pycnocephalus, commonly known as the Pycnocephalus thistle, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its unique morphological features, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, which offer potential therapeutic benefits for supporting liver health and managing oxidative stress.
- Scientific name: Carduus pycnocephalus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can also be found growing in Belgium. Additionally, the plant is documented to inhabit parts of Austria. Together, these locations highlight a distribution that spans both northern and central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Carduus pycnocephalus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |