Celosia argentea
Caudatus
Celosia argentea, commonly known as silver cock's comb, is a versatile annual herb cherished for its vibrant, ornamental blooms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this plant holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. It is widely utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties across various healing applications.
- Scientific name: Celosia argentea
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Celosia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Celosia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Celosia argentea, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 青葙 (zh-hans), which is the same name used in Mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and Hong Kong (zh-hk). Similarly, in Traditional Chinese, the plant is known as 青葙 (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 青葙 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 青葙 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 青葙 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 青葙 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 青葙 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 青葙 | Wikidata |
| pl | celozja srebrzysta | Wikidata |
| ca | vellutet | Wikidata |
| ms | Bunga balung ayam | Wikidata |
| hu | ezüst celózia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions in Europe. In Middle Europe, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Austria and Germany. It is also documented within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, its distribution extends into the country of Albania. Finally, the plant is also known to grow within the borders of Bulgaria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Celosia argentea, is characterized by several distinct morphological features that contribute to its overall structure. The sturdy stem serves as the primary support, elevating the vibrant yellow inflorescences that bloom prominently to attract pollinators. Surrounding the central axis, the green leaves are arranged to maximize sunlight absorption for photosynthesis. Beneath the surface, a well-developed system of roots anchors the plant firmly into the soil and absorbs essential nutrients. Finally, the life cycle is completed through the production of tiny seeds, which allow the species to propagate and flourish in various environments.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 14
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| yellow inflorescences | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflorescence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowering stage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Celosia argentea has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include celogentin C, flavonoids, moroidin, 9,12-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester, Celogenamide A.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| celogentin C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| moroidin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9,12-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Celogenamide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ginsenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heneicosane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linoleic acid methyl ester | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amaranthine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Celosia argentea has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimitotic, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Celosia argentea has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, eye diseases, eye disorders, fever, immunosuppression.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eye diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eye disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immunosuppression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |