Dicyclophora persica
Dicyclophora persica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Dicyclophora persica, is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Often found in moist, shaded woodlands, this plant belongs to the Rosaceae family. While primarily valued for its botanical significance, it holds intriguing potential in traditional herbal studies and ethnobotany.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chamaesciadium Persicum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dicyclophora persicaSynonyms
- Chamaesciadium persicum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Dicyclophora.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Dicyclophora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Dicyclophora persica, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species can be found growing in the country of Iran. Because its distribution is so concentrated, it is considered a localized botanical find. Understanding this narrow habitat is essential for the study and conservation of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Dicyclophora persica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-beta-ocimene, (Z)-BETA-OCIMENE, P-CYMENE, a-pinene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-beta-ocimene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (Z)-BETA-OCIMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P-CYMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| a-pinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(E)-beta-ocimene
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
(Z)-BETA-OCIMENE
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
P-CYMENE
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
a-pinene
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences