Crataegus songarica
Crataegus songarica, commonly known as the Songarian Hawthorn, is a potent medicinal plant valued for its cardiovascular benefits. Rich in bioactive flavonoids and antioxidants, it is traditionally utilized to support heart health, regulate blood pressure, and improve circulation. This resilient shrub offers significant therapeutic potential in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Crataegus songarica
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Crataegus songarica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Crataegus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crataegus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Crataegus songarica, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Russian, it is referred to as Боярышник сонгарский, while in Tajik, its common name is Дулонaи сурхак. In Azerbaijan, it is called Sonqal yemişanı, and in Chinese, both the standard and simplified forms identify it as 准噶尔山楂.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Боярышник сонгарский | Wikidata |
| tg | Дулонаи сурхак | Wikidata |
| az | Sonqal yemişanı | Wikidata |
| zh | 准噶尔山楂 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 准噶尔山楂 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 准噶尔山楂 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 准噶爾山楂 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Central and Western Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is well-documented throughout the territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. It can also be found growing within the borders of Tadzhikistan and Uzbekistan. Furthermore, the geographical range extends into Western Asia, specifically covering parts of Afghanistan. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these specific Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crataegus songarica, utilizes its fruit as a primary component in traditional medicinal applications. The fleshy fruits are often harvested and processed to harness their bioactive properties, which are frequently studied for their potential health benefits. In various herbal practices, the fruit serves as the specific part of the plant valued for its medicinal potency and nutritional content.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crataegus songarica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ethanol, ethyl acetate, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crataegus songarica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crataegus songarica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include DNA damage, Hypertension, Oxidative Stress, heart failure, hypertension.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart failure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |