Echinophora tenuifolia
Echinophora tenuifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Echinophora tenuifolia, scientifically known as Echinophora tenuifolia, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the arid regions of Central Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is primarily valued for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, making it a significant subject in modern pharmacological research for brain health.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Echinophora tenuifoliaTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Echinophora, specifically as the species Echinophora tenuifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echinophora | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of Europe and Western Asia. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the country of Italy. Its distribution also extends to the Mediterranean island of Sicilia, which is located in Southeastern Europe. Moving eastward, the species is also documented across Western Asia. Specifically, its presence is noted within the territories of Lebanon and Syria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echinophora tenuifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, RUTIN, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROGENIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROGENIC ACID
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
RUTIN
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
caffeic acid
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
ferulic acid
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
p-coumaric acid
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
rosmarinic acid
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
salicylic acid
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extract of E. tenuifolia | Journal of fluorescence (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |