Centaurea parviflora
Centaurea parviflora, commonly known as small cornflower, is a delicate medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found primarily in Mediterranean climates, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its diverse therapeutic properties, including its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, used to support various holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Centaurea parviflora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Centaurea parviflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae within the 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 parviflora, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as small cornflower, while in French, it is known as centaurée à petites fleurs. In Spanish, the plant is commonly called centaura de flores pequeñas, and in Italian, it is referred to as centaurea a piccoli fiori.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Mediterranean region. Within Southwestern Europe, its presence is notably documented in France. Moving across the sea to Northern Africa, the species can be found in Algeria. Furthermore, it is also distributed throughout the territory of Tunisia. Together, these locations define the primary natural range of Centaurea parviflora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Centaurea parviflora, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic effects. When preparing decoctions or infusions, practitioners typically harvest these aerial parts to ensure the full spectrum of the plant's medicinal properties is captured.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Centaurea parviflora has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonoids, flavonol, flavonols, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-o-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Centaurea parviflora has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |