Cirsium monspessulanum
Cirsium montanum, commonly known as Montpellier thistle, is a resilient perennial herb native to Mediterranean landscapes. Renowned for its striking purple blooms, this plant possesses significant medicinal potential. Historically utilized in traditional herbalism, its bioactive compounds offer therapeutic properties, making it a subject of interest in ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Cirsium monspessulanum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by 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 montsesculanum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In French, it is commonly called Cirse de Montpellier, Cirse de montpellier, or Cirse De Montpellier. In Spanish-speaking contexts, it is known as Lechugueta de sequia or Lletugeta de sequia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Cirse de Montpellier | Wikidata |
| fr | Cirse de montpellier | Wikidata |
| fr | Cirse De Montpellier | Wikidata |
| es | Lechugueta de sequia | Wikidata |
| es | Lletugeta de sequia | Wikidata |
| es | Cnicus monspessulanus | Wikidata |
| es | Carduus cirsium | Wikidata |
| es | Carduus glomeratus | Wikidata |
| es | Carduus monspessulanus | Wikidata |
| es | Carduus montanus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends into the country of Germany. Moving toward the western coast, it is widely distributed throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in France, Portugal, and Spain. The species also makes a notable appearance in Southeastern Europe within the borders of Italy. Overall, its geographical footprint covers a significant portion of the southern and central European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cirsium monspessulanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |