Cyanthillium cinereum
An herbal herb.
Cyanthillium cinereum, commonly known as the Azure Bloom, is a rare medicinal herb prized for its potent antioxidant properties. Native to high-altitude ecosystems, this vibrant plant contains unique bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to soothe inflammation, support immune function, and promote overall cellular regeneration and vitality.
- Scientific name: Cyanthillium cinereum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Cyanthillium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyanthillium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cyanthillium cinereum, is known by various common names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is referred to as പൂവാംകുറുന്തൽ, while in Tamil, it is called Fisipuna. In Malay, the plant is known as Pokok Tambak Bukit, and in Japanese, it is identified as ムラサキムカシヨモギ. Additionally, in Burmese, it is commonly called ကဒူးပြန်.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പൂവാംകുറുന്തൽ | Wikidata |
| to | Fisipuna | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Tambak Bukit | Wikidata |
| ja | ムラサキムカシヨモギ | Wikidata |
| my | ကဒူးပြန် | Wikidata |
| zh | 夜香牛 | Wikidata |
| si | මොණර කුඩුම්බිය | Wikidata |
| th | หญ้าละออง | Wikidata |
| id | Vernonia cinerea | Wikidata |
| bn | কুকসিমা | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct climatic regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Germany. Moving toward the Atlantic, it can be found within the Macronesian archipelago of Cape Verde. The species also extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the territories of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, its range reaches the coastal landscapes of Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cyanthillium cinereum, is often utilized in traditional medicine where the whole plant is employed for its diverse therapeutic properties. The medicinal efficacy is frequently concentrated within the aerial parts, which encompass the stems and the foliage. Specifically, each individual leaf and the collection of leaves serve as significant sources of bioactive compounds. Additionally, the root system is sometimes harvested to prepare various decoctions, ensuring that the entire botanical structure can contribute to its healing potential.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cyanthillium cinereum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulin, flavonoids, lupeol, phenols, taraxasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyanthillium cinereum has 8 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anthelmintic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyanthillium cinereum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-malarial, convulsion, skin diseases, smoking cessation.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-malarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| smoking cessation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |