Carlina diae
Carlina diae, commonly known as the Dia's carline thistle, is a rare, perennial medicinal herb endemic to the high-altitude regions of the Pyrenees. Renowned for its unique botanical features, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties and potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Carlina diae
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Carlina diae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Carlina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carlina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Carlina diae, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is referred to as the Dae's carline, while in German, it is commonly called Dae's Carline. In Spanish, the plant is known as la carlina de Dae, and in Italian, it is called la carlina di Dae.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very restricted and specific geographical range. It is found exclusively within the region of Southeastern Europe. More precisely, its habitat is limited to the island of Kriti. Due to this localized existence, it is considered an endemic species of the area. Consequently, its survival depends entirely on the unique environmental conditions of this specific Mediterranean location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Carlina diae has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3, gibberellic acid (GA3).
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gibberellic acid (GA3) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |