Centaurea kilaea
Centaurea kilaea, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, is a distinctive botanical species valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Understanding its chemical composition and biological benefits is essential for advancing modern natural medicine research.
- Scientific name: Centaurea kilaea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Finally, it is identified by its 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 kilaea, is known by the common name Kilyos peygamber çiçeği in Turkish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| tr | Kilyos peygamber çiçeği | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Eurasia. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented within the European portion of Türkiye. Additionally, it can be found across Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Türkiye. This means the species' range is largely centered around the diverse landscapes of the Turkish territory. Consequently, its habitat spans both the European and Asian sides of this unique geographical bridge.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Centaurea kilaea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cirsimaritin, cnicin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cirsimaritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cnicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Centaurea kilaea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |