Cirsium maackii
Cirsium maackii, commonly known as the Maacki thistle, is a resilient perennial herb native to North American montane regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. Researchers continue to explore its phytochemical potential, focusing on its medicinal applications in treating inflammation and supporting overall metabolic health.
- Scientific name: Cirsium maackii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within 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 maackii, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Azerbaijani, it is called Maak qanqalı, while in Chinese, it is identified as 野蓟 (zh), 野蓟 (zh-cn), and 野薊 (zh-tw). Additionally, in Russian, the species is commonly known as Бодяк Маакa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Maak qanqalı | Wikidata |
| zh | 野蓟 | Wikidata |
| ru | Бодяк Маака | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 野蓟 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 野薊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛戳口 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓟 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野蓟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is documented in both Khabarovsk and Primorye. In China, the species can be found spreading through the territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Furthermore, its range extends into the Korean Peninsula within Eastern Asia. Collectively, these locations highlight the specific regional habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Cirsium maackii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |