Centaurea lydia
Centaurea lydia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Centaurea lydia, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific Mediterranean regions. Valued for its unique phytochemical properties, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers explore its bioactive compounds for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, highlighting its importance in traditional healing and modern pharmacological studies.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Centaurea Meissneri
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea lydiaSynonyms
- Centaurea meissneri
Sources: 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. Specifically, this medicinal species is known as Centaurea lydia.
| 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 lydia, exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. Because of this limited range, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Consequently, its occurrence is tied directly to the unique environmental conditions found within that specific territory.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Centaurea lydia 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 lydia 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