Cirsium esculentum
Cirsium esculentum, commonly known as edible thistle, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. Found in various wild habitats, its roots and leaves offer significant dietary benefits. Traditionally used in folk medicine, it serves as a natural remedy, supporting overall wellness through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Cirsium esculentum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae, falling under the genus Cirsium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cirsium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cirsium esculentum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Azerbaijani, it is called Yeşilən qanqal, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 莲座蓟 (zh, zh-cn) and 蓮座薊 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Yeyilən qanqal | Wikidata |
| zh | 莲座蓟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 莲座蓟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蓮座薊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 莲座蓟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several key regions within Eastern Europe. It can be found throughout the vast landscapes of Central European Russia and East European Russia. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the territory of South European Russia. The plant is also widely documented across the country of Ukraine. Finally, its range reaches into the Siberian region, specifically within Altay.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Cirsium esculentum, utilizes its aerial parts for various medicinal and nutritional purposes. The aerial parts, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, are the most accessible components used in traditional applications. Often characterized by their thistle-like appearance, these above-ground structures contain the bioactive compounds essential for the plant's therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aerial Parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cirsium esculentum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, ethyl gallate, hyperoside, rutin, salipurposide.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salipurposide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| syringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |