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Cirsium subcoriaceum

Cirsium subcoriaceuum, commonly known as the leathery thistle, is a resilient perennial native to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its tough, coriaceous foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Its unique chemical properties offer promising potential in traditional medicine, particularly for addressing inflammatory conditions and supporting digestive health.

  • Scientific name: Cirsium subcoriaceum
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Northern America

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cirsium, specifically as the species Cirsium subcoriaceum.

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 subcoriaceuum, is often associated with several different botanical classifications and common names depending on the regional focus. In German-speaking contexts, it can be linked to various species and synonyms such as Cirsium heterolepis, Cirsium maximum, Cirsium pinnatisectum, Cnicus pinnatisectus, or Cirsium platycephalum.
Language Common Name Source
de Cirsium heterolepis Wikidata
de Cirsium maximum Wikidata
de Cirsium pinnatisectum Wikidata
de Cnicus pinnatisectus Wikidata
de Cirsium platycephalum Wikidata
de Carduus subcoriaceus Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging presence across various regions within the country of Mexico. Its natural habitat includes the diverse landscapes found throughout Mexico Central. Furthermore, the species can be located within the territory of Mexico Northeast. It also extends its reach into the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant encompasses both Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast.

Region Area Source
Mexico Mexico Central WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northeast WCVP
Mexico Mexico Gulf WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southwest WCVP
Mexico Mexico Southeast WCVP
Central America Costa Rica WCVP
Central America El Salvador WCVP
Central America Guatemala WCVP
Central America Honduras WCVP
Central America Nicaragua WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known as Cirsium subcoriaceum, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's essential constituents while leaving the root system intact.
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Chemicals

Cirsium subcoriaceum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pectolinarin.

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Activities

Cirsium subcoriaceum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

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Medicinal Uses

Cirsium subcoriaceum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.

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