Echinacea pallida
Echinacea pallida, commonly known as pale purple coneflower, is a resilient perennial native to the North American prairies. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to bolster the immune system and combat infections, offering a powerful natural ally for holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Echinacea pallida
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Echinacea as the species Echinacea pallida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echinacea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Echinacea pallida, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In German, it is referred to as the Prärie-Igelkopf, while in Arabic, it is called قنفذية شاحبة. Its Persian name is سر خار گل, and in Hungarian, it is known as halvány kasvirág. Additionally, in Egyptian Arabic, it is identified as قنفذيه شاحبه.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Prärie-Igelkopf | Wikidata |
| ar | قنفذية شاحبة | Wikidata |
| fa | سر خار گل | Wikidata |
| hu | halvány kasvirág | Wikidata |
| arz | قنفذيه شاحبه | Wikidata |
| de | Blasser Igelkopf | Wikidata |
| es | Equinacea palida | Wikidata |
| es | Equinacea pálida | Wikidata |
| es | Equinácea pálida | Wikidata |
| zh | 淡紫松果菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across parts of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is specifically noted in the province of Ontario. Moving into the North-Central United States, it can be found growing in Illinois and Iowa. The distribution continues southward through the states of Kansas and Missouri. Collectively, these locations define the primary natural habitat for Echinacea pallida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Echinacea pallida, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine. While the whole plant can be studied for its complete botanical profile, therapeutic applications frequently focus on specific structures. The most significant medicinal part is the root, often harvested as dried roots to extract active compounds. Additionally, the herb component, which includes the stems and leaves, may be used in different preparations, while the seedling aerial parts represent the early developmental stages of the plant above the soil.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seedling aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Echinacea pallida has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, echinacoside, caftaric acid, cichoric acid, glycoproteins.
- Total chemicals
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| echinacoside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| caftaric acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cichoric acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycoproteins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cichoric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Echinacoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-pinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Echinacea pallida has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiinflammatory, Antiviral, Free-Radical Scavenging, Immunostimulant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunostimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echinacea pallida has 20 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, cancer, common cold, coughs, herpes simplex.
- Total uses
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insect bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nervous system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |