Centaurea borysthenica
Centaurea borystheniica, commonly known as Borysthenic knapweed, is a rare medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Endemic to specific regions, it possesses unique bioactive properties. Researchers explore its phytochemical potential for therapeutic applications, focusing on its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Centaurea borysthenica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Centaurea borystheniica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under 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, known scientifically as Centaurea borystheniica, is referred to by the common name 巴纳特矢车菊 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 巴纳特矢车菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Hungary. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can be found in Romania as well as the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Its range extends further into Eastern Europe, where it inhabits Ukraine. Finally, the distribution reaches into the vast territories of East European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Activities
Centaurea borysthenica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |