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Echinophora platyloba

Echinophora platyloba · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Echinophora platyloba, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Widely utilized in traditional healing practices, this plant offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal potential is essential for exploring its role in modern natural pharmacology.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echinophora platyloba

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Echinophora.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Echinophora

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is recognized for its specific presence within certain regions of the Middle East. Its documented geographical distribution is primarily centered in Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing naturally within the borders of Iran. This limited range suggests that the plant thrives under the particular environmental conditions found in that territory. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Iran is essential for studying its ecological requirements.

Region Area
Western Asia Iran

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Echinophora platyloba has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,3-Dimethyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene, ALPHA-PINENE, GAMMA-DODECANOLACTONE, NONANE, O-CYMENE.

Chemicals reported in Echinophora platyloba
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2,3-Dimethyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ALPHA-PINENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GAMMA-DODECANOLACTONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NONANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
O-CYMENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OCIMENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
gamma-Decalactone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
methanol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2,3-Dimethyl-cyclohexa-1,3-diene

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

ALPHA-PINENE

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

GAMMA-DODECANOLACTONE

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

NONANE

  1. Analytica chimica acta

O-CYMENE

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

OCIMENE

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

gamma-Decalactone

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

methanol

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

Activities

Echinophora platyloba has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic.

Activities reported in Echinophora platyloba
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antifungal 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antispasmodic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antifungal

  1. British journal of biomedical science
  2. Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Anticancer

  1. Journal of cancer research and therapeutics

Antimicrobial

  1. Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Antispasmodic

  1. Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Conditions

Echinophora platyloba has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Candida albicans, E. coli, antispasmodic, fibrosarcoma.

Conditions investigated for Echinophora platyloba
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Acute promyelocytic leukemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Candida albicans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
E. coli 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antispasmodic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Fibrosarcoma 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vaginitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Acute promyelocytic leukemia

  1. Journal of cancer research and therapeutics

Candida albicans

  1. Journal de mycologie medicale

E. coli

  1. Veterinary research forum : an international quarterly journal

Antispasmodic

  1. Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Fibrosarcoma

  1. Advances in pharmacological sciences

Vaginitis

  1. Journal de mycologie medicale

Preparations

Echinophora platyloba has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude methanolic extracts, extract.

Preparations reported for Echinophora platyloba
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Crude methanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Crude methanolic extracts

  1. Journal of cancer research and therapeutics

Extract

  1. British journal of biomedical science