Crambe cordifolia subsp. kotschyana
Crambe cordifolia kotschyana
Crambe cordifolia subsp. kotschyana, commonly known as a specialized variety of wild crambe, is a unique medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its distinct phytochemical profile, this subspecies offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional healing practices through its diverse and potent bioactive botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Crambe cordifolia subsp. kotschyana
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Brassicales, and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Crambe as the subspecies Crambe cordifolia subsp. kotschyana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crambe | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several names depending on the language used to describe it. In English, it is referred to as Crambe cordifolia kotschyana, while in French, the name remains Crambe cordifolia kotschyana. Similarly, in Russian, it is called Crambe cordifolia kotschyana, and in Spanish, it is known as Crambe cordifolia kotschyana. Finally, in Italian, the common name is also Crambe cordifolia kotschyana.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Crambe cordifolia kotschyana | Wikidata |
| fr | Crambe cordifolia kotschyana | Wikidata |
| ru | Crambe cordifolia kotschyana | Wikidata |
| es | Crambe cordifolia kotschyana | Wikidata |
| it | Crambe cordifolia kotschyana | Wikidata |
| bg | Crambe cordifolia kotschyana | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a specific subspecies found exclusively within the region of Central Asia. Its geographical range is spread across several distinct nations located in this part of the world. Specifically, it can be located in the territory of Kazakhstan and the mountainous areas of Kirgizstan. The distribution also extends into the landscapes of Turkmenistan and Tadzhikistan. Finally, the presence of this medicinal plant is confirmed within the borders of Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Activities
Crambe cordifolia subsp. kotschyana has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial, Antipyretic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |