Centaurea corcubionensis
Centaurea corcubionensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Centaurea corcubionensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for developing natural treatments and supporting holistic wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Jacea Corcubionensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea corcubionensisSynonyms
- Jacea corcubionensis
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Centaurea corcubionensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and falls under the genus Centaurea.
| 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 characterized by a very limited and localized range. Its geographical distribution is strictly confined to the region of Southwestern Europe. Within this area, the plant can be found exclusively in Spain. This narrow endemicity suggests that it thrives only under very specific environmental conditions found in that territory. Consequently, its presence is a unique botanical feature of the Spanish landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Centaurea corcubionensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Centaureidin, Centaurein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Centaureidin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Centaurein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Centaureidin
- Planta medica
Centaurein
- Planta medica