Cota palaestina
Cota palaestina, commonly known as Palestinian Cota, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its unique aromatic properties, this plant has been utilized in traditional folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Cota palaestina
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Cota.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cota | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cota palaestiina, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is referred to as كوتا فلسطينية, while in Hebrew, it is known by the names קחוון ארצישראלי and קחוון שחוור מוצים. Additionally, the names Rumian palestyński are used in both Polish and Dutch contexts to identify this medicinal species.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | كوتا فلسطينية | Wikidata |
| pl | Rumian palestyński | Wikidata |
| he | קחוון ארצישראלי | Wikidata |
| nl | Rumian palestyński | Wikidata |
| he | קחוון שחור מוצים | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be noted in Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found in Southeastern Europe within the area of Kriti. The distribution extends into Northern Africa, specifically reaching Morocco. Finally, it is located in Western Asia, appearing in both Cyprus and the East Aegean Is.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Cota palaestina has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |