Cirsium oleraceum
Cirsium oleaceum, commonly known as the olive-leaved thistle, is a resilient perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its striking floral displays, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly its bioactive compounds used in traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Cirsium oleraceum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Cirsium as the species Cirsium oleaceum.
| 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 oleraceum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Polish, it is called Ostrożeń warzywny, while in Russian, it is known as Бодяк огородный. The French name for this species is Cirse maraîcher, and in Finnish, it is identified as keltaohdake. Additionally, in German, it is commonly called Kohldistel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Ostrożeń warzywny | Wikidata |
| ru | Бодяк огородный | Wikidata |
| fr | Cirse maraîcher | Wikidata |
| fi | keltaohdake | Wikidata |
| de | Kohldistel | Wikidata |
| sl | mehki osat | Wikidata |
| cs | pcháč zelinný | Wikidata |
| lt | Gelsvalapė usnis | Wikidata |
| csb | Kóńsczé zelé | Wikidata |
| sv | Kåltistel | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The range also includes the coastal and inland areas of Norway. Together, these locations define the primary northern territories where the species is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cirsium oleraceum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cirsium oleraceum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |