Cephalaria uralensis
Cephalaeria uraensis, commonly known as the "Chinese medicinal herb," is a significant plant in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This versatile species plays a crucial role in treating various ailments and advancing modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Cephalaria uralensis
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Cephalaeria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cephalaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cephalaeria uraurensis, is known by various regional names depending on the language. In Bulgarian, it is commonly referred to as урвалска звездoглавка, while in Russian, it is identified as Головчаттка уральская.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | уралска звездоглавка | Wikidata |
| ru | Головчатка уральская | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that extends across several regions of Europe. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in Bulgaria and Romania, as well as throughout the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species can be found in the Crimea region. Additionally, its distribution reaches into Central European Russia. Collectively, these locations define the primary natural habitat for Cephalaeria ura lensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
Activities
Cephalaria uralensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cephalaria uralensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |