Centaurea stapfiana
Centaurea stapfiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Centaurea stapfiana, scientifically known as Centaurea stapfiana, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Asteraceae family, this plant is rich in bioactive compounds. It is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support digestive health and possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Centaurea stapfianaDistribution
This plant is specifically found within a very limited geographical range. Its distribution is strictly confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this part of the world, it is documented to exist in Türkiye. Because of this narrow localization, the species is considered endemic to this specific area. Consequently, its natural habitat is restricted to the unique landscapes of the Turkish territory.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Centaurea stapfiana has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine
Leaf
- Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine