Centaurea hierapolitana
Centaurea hierapolitana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Centaurea hierapolitanay, is a remarkable medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to support digestive health and reduce inflammation. Its unique bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea hierapolitanaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and 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, known scientifically as Centaurea hierapolitana, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the landscapes of Türkiye. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of the Turkish flora. Therefore, its distribution is strictly defined by these specific regional boundaries.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Centaurea hierapolitana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Parasitology research
Antipyretic
- Parasitology research
Conditions
Centaurea hierapolitana has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include analgesic, antipyretic.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Parasitology research
Antipyretic
- Parasitology research