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Centaurea mersinensis

Centaurea mersinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Centaurea mersinensis, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Often found in specific Mediterranean habitats, it is valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Researchers explore its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications, highlighting its importance in traditional herbal medicine and pharmacological studies.

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 mersinensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Centaurea, specifically as the species Centaurea mersinensis.

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 mersinenensis, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is confined primarily to the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, the species is specifically documented to occur in Türkiye. This narrow endemicity suggests that the plant is highly adapted to the particular environmental conditions found in this country. Consequently, understanding its local habitat in Türkiye is essential for its conservation and study.

Region Area
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Centaurea mersinensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Baicalin, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Quercimeritrin, Scutellarin.

Chemicals reported in Centaurea mersinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Baicalin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercimeritrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Scutellarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Baicalin

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Quercimeritrin

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Scutellarin

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Conditions

Centaurea mersinensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer.

Conditions investigated for Centaurea mersinensis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Breast cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Breast cancer

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Preparations

Centaurea mersinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.

Preparations reported for Centaurea mersinensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extract

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics