Centaurea corcubionensis
Centaurea corcubionensis, commonly known as a rare member of the knapweed family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Native to specific Mediterranean habitats, it possesses bioactive compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, making it a subject of interest in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Centaurea corcubionensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 corcubionensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Corcubione cornflower, while in Italian, it is known as centaurea di Corcubione.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Centaurea corcubionensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include centaureidin, centaurein.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| centaureidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| centaurein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |