Cyclamen mirabile
Cyclamen mirabile, commonly known as the Miraculous Cyclamen, is a captivating perennial native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its striking, heart-shaped foliage and delicate, intricately patterned blooms, this plant offers both aesthetic elegance and historical interest, making it a prized specimen for botanical enthusiasts and medicinal plant researchers.
- Scientific name: Cyclamen mirabile
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Primulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cyclamen.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyclamen | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cyclamen mirabile, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Croatian (hr) and Serbian (sh), it is called Čudnovaata ciklama, while in Chinese (zh), it is known as 奇异仙客来.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hr | Čudnovata ciklama | Wikidata |
| sh | Čudnovata ciklama | Wikidata |
| zh | 奇异仙客来 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant possesses a highly localized geographical distribution within the natural world. Specifically, its presence is documented within the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, the species is found exclusively in the country of Türkiye. This limited range suggests that the plant may have very specific environmental requirements for survival. Consequently, its habitat remains concentrated in particular parts of the Turkish landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cyclamen mirabile, is primarily valued for its specialized underground structures known as tubers. These tuberous organs serve as the primary storage reservoirs for nutrients and water, allowing the plant to survive periods of dormancy and thrive in its natural Mediterranean habitat. Within these fleshy tubers, various bioactive compounds are concentrated, making them the most significant part of the plant for medicinal research and traditional applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cyclamen mirabile has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cyclacoumin, cyclamin, cyclaminorin, deglucocyclamin, isocyclamin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cyclacoumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclaminorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deglucocyclamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isocyclamin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mirabilin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyclamen mirabile has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |