Cirsium setidens
Korean thistle
Cirsium setidens, commonly known as the Setidens thistle, is a robust perennial herb native to East Asian montane regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. Its diverse bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in managing various systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Cirsium setidens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Cirsium setidens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it 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 is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Korean thistle (en, en-gb) or simply gondre (en, en-gb), while in Korean, it is called 고려엉겅퀴 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en-gb | gondre | Wikidata |
| ko | 고려엉겅퀴 | Wikidata |
| en-gb | Korean thistle | Wikidata |
| en | Korean thistle | Wikidata |
| en | gondre | Wikidata |
| ko | 곤드레 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Eastern Asia. Specifically, the species is known to inhabit the territory of Korea. Because of this limited range, it is considered a geographically restricted medicinal plant. Consequently, its natural occurrences are concentrated within this particular East Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cirsium setidens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pectolinarin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pectolinarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |