Centaurea seridis subsp. sonchifolia
Centaurea seridis subsp. sonchifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Centaurea seridis subsp. sonchifolia, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to Mediterranean landscapes. Characterized by its unique leaf morphology, this subspecies holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potential therapeutic properties, offering a fascinating subject for botanical and pharmacological study.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Calcitrapoides Sonchifolia · Centaurea Seridis Var. Sonchifolia · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea seridis subsp. sonchifoliaSynonyms
- Calcitrapoides sonchifolia
- Centaurea seridis var. sonchifolia
- Calcitrapa sonchifolia
- Centaurea sonchifolia
- Pycnocomus sonchifolius
- Seridia sonchifolia
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, it is identified as the subspecies sonchiifolia of the species Centaurea seridis.
| 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 broad presence across several regions within the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its range extends through the territories of France and Spain. Its distribution also reaches into Southeastern Europe, where it can be found in Albania. Furthermore, the species is established in Italy, covering a significant portion of the peninsula. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the island of Sicilia, completing its southern reach.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Centaurea seridis subsp. sonchifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Onopordopicrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Onopordopicrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Onopordopicrin
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Centaurea seridis subsp. sonchifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of natural products
Antifungal
- Journal of natural products
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural products