Centaurea kurdica
Centaurea kurdica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Centaurea kurdica, scientifically known as Centaurea kurdica, is a noteworthy medicinal plant indigenous to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments. Ongoing research explores its potential pharmacological properties, highlighting its importance in natural therapeutic studies.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea kurdicaSources: 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 is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found growing in the territories of Türkiye. Because of this narrow range, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Understanding this limited habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Centaurea kurdica has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine
Leaf
- Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine
Chemicals
Centaurea kurdica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Costunolide, Isoquercetin, quercitrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Costunolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Costunolide
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Isoquercetin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
quercitrin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology