Centaurea kilaea
Centaurea kilaea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Centaurea kilaea, scientifically known as Centaurea kilaea, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Valued in traditional healing practices, this species possesses unique phytochemical properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for preserving its biodiversity and advancing ethnobotanical research into natural remedies.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Acosta Kilaea
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea kilaeaSynonyms
- Acosta kilaea
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Centaurea kilaea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cirsimaritin, Cnicin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cirsimaritin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cnicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cirsimaritin
- Pharmaceutical biology
Cnicin
- Pharmaceutical biology
Conditions
Centaurea kilaea has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast carcinoma.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast carcinoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast carcinoma
- Pharmaceutical biology