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Centaurea ainetensis

Centaurea ainetensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Centaurea ainetenensis, scientifically known as Centaurea ainetenensis, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to specific Mediterranean habitats. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, which may provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Flower
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Centaurea ainetensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Centaurea as the species Centaurea ainetenensis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Centaurea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a specific species of the Centaurium genus with a very limited range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, its documented presence is found across the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Because it is restricted to these particular areas, it is considered to have a narrow geographical distribution. Understanding this specific location is essential for studying its local ecology and conservation needs.

Region Area
Western Asia Lebanon-Syria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Centaurea ainetensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Plant parts reported in Centaurea ainetensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Centaurea ainetensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Salograviolide A, GUAIANOLIDE.

Chemicals reported in Centaurea ainetensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Salograviolide A 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GUAIANOLIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Salograviolide A

  1. Journal of natural medicines
  2. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

GUAIANOLIDE

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Conditions

Centaurea ainetensis has 8 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhi.

Conditions investigated for Centaurea ainetensis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Candida albicans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Escherichia coli 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salmonella enteritidis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Salmonella typhi 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Staphylococcus aureus 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Streptococcus faecalis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Candida albicans

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Escherichia coli

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Salmonella enteritidis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Salmonella typhi

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Staphylococcus aureus

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Streptococcus faecalis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Inflammation

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations

Centaurea ainetensis has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Plant extract, methanol flowers.

Preparations reported for Centaurea ainetensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Plant extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol flowers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Plant extract

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Methanol flowers

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology