Centaurea parviflora

Centaurea parviflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Centaurea parviflora, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in diverse ecosystems, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its chemical profile offers promising insights into its potential roles in modern pharmacology.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Centaurea parviflora

Sources: Wikidata

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
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 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
Southwestern Europe France
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Tunisia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Centaurea parviflora has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Flavonoids, Flavonol, Quercetin 3-O-glucoside, RUTIN.

Chemicals reported in Centaurea parviflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin 3-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
flavonols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
polyphenols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

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Flavonol

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Quercetin 3-O-glucoside

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

RUTIN

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

flavonols

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

polyphenols

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

quinic acid

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Centaurea parviflora has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Centaurea parviflora
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Centaurea parviflora has 5 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include butanol extract (BUE), chloroform extract (CHE), crude extract (CE), ethyl acetate extract (EAE), methanolic extract.

Preparations reported for Centaurea parviflora
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Butanol extract (bue) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chloroform extract (che) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crude extract (ce) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethyl acetate extract (eae) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Butanol extract (bue)

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chloroform extract (che)

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Crude extract (ce)

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Ethyl acetate extract (eae)

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Methanolic extract

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)