Centaurea amanicola
Centaurea amanicola, commonly known as the Amanicola knapweed, is a rare medicinal herb native to specific limestone habitats. Valued for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers potential therapeutic benefits in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical properties and ecological significance is essential for its conservation and medicinal study.
- Scientific name: Centaurea amanicola
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Centaurea amanicola, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Centaurea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Centaurea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Centaurea amanicola, is known by various regional designations depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Amanicola knapweed, while in Spanish, it is known as la centaurea de Amanicola.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Centaurea amanicola, possesses a highly specific and localized geographical range. Its presence is documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found growing in the natural landscapes of Türkiye. This limited distribution suggests that the plant may be endemic to certain ecological niches within that country. Consequently, researchers focusing on its habitat must concentrate their studies within these particular Turkish territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Centaurea amanicola has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methyl hexadecanoate, methyl linoleate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methyl hexadecanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl linoleate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Centaurea amanicola has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |