Cyathobasis fruticulosa
Girgensohnia fruticulosa
Cyathobasis fruticulosa, commonly known as a member of the Asteraceae family, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to high-altitude Andean ecosystems. Renowned for its resilience in harsh climates, this plant is studied for its unique bioactive compounds, offering significant potential in traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Cyathobasis fruticulosa
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cyathobasis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyathobasis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the botanical name Cyathobasis fruticulosa, is referred to by several common names depending on the language. In English, it is called Girgensohnia fruticulosa, while in German, it is known as Girgensohnia fruticulosa, and in French, it is also referred to as Girgensohnia fruticulosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Girgensohnia fruticulosa | Wikidata |
| en | Girgensohnia fruticulosa | Wikidata |
| fr | Girgensohnia fruticulosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the region of Western Asia. More specifically, its presence is documented in the country of Türkiye. This limited range suggests that the species may be endemic to certain habitats within this territory. Consequently, its occurrence is highly concentrated rather than widespread across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyathobasis fruticulosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-methyl-N-formyl-4-hydroxy-beta-phenylethylamine, beta-carboline, tryptamine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-methyl-N-formyl-4-hydroxy-beta-phenylethylamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carboline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tryptamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |