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red thistle

Cirsium ehrenbergii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Red thistle, scientifically known as Cirsium ehrenbergii, is a resilient perennial native to arid regions. Renowned for its striking, vibrant blossoms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used in various cultures, its components offer potential therapeutic properties, making it a subject of interest for medicinal plant research.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Root · Flower
Common names
Red Thistle
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cirsium ehrenbergii

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Cardo santo
  • Flor de cardo

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Cirsium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Cirsium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across various regions throughout the country of Mexico. It can be found growing in the central parts of Mexico, spanning the Mexico Central area. Its presence extends into the northeastern territories, specifically within Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species inhabits the coastal and inland stretches of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range reaches the western and southern reaches of the country through Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Cirsium ehrenbergii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, flower.

Plant parts reported in Cirsium ehrenbergii
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society

Flower

  1. Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society

Chemicals

Cirsium ehrenbergii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linarin, Pseudotaraxasterol, STIGMASTEROL, Taraxasterol.

Chemicals reported in Cirsium ehrenbergii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Linarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pseudotaraxasterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Taraxasterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Linarin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pseudotaraxasterol

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

STIGMASTEROL

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Taraxasterol

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Cirsium ehrenbergii has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant.

Activities reported in Cirsium ehrenbergii
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidepressant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidepressant

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Cirsium ehrenbergii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include depression.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
depression Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
infusion Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆