Centaurea antitauri
Centaurea antitauri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Centaurea antitauri, is a medicinal perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Commonly referred to as Centaury, it has long been valued in traditional herbalism for its bitter properties. This plant is frequently utilized to support digestive health and stimulate appetite through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tomanthea Rupestris · Phaeopappus Rupestris
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea antitauriSynonyms
- Tomanthea rupestris
- Phaeopappus rupestris
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further organized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Centaurea, specifically identified as Centaurea antitauri.
| 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, known scientifically as Centaurea antitauri, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territories of Türkiye. Because of this localized presence, it is considered to have a restricted habitat compared to more widespread medicinal herbs. Understanding this particular location is essential for researchers studying its native ecosystem.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Centaurea antitauri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HEPTACOSANE, Methyl hexadecanoate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| HEPTACOSANE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl hexadecanoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
HEPTACOSANE
- Natural product research
Methyl hexadecanoate
- Natural product research
Activities
Centaurea antitauri has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Genotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
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Antimicrobial
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Antioxidant
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Genotoxic
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Conditions
Centaurea antitauri has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Candida albicans.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Candida albicans
- Natural product research