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Echinops bovei

Echinops bovei · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Echinops bovei, scientifically known as Echinops bovei, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its striking spherical flower heads, this species is often utilized for its therapeutic properties. Exploring its phytochemical profile offers promising insights into its potential applications within modern botanical pharmacology.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Echinops Spinosissimus Subsp. Bovei · Sphaerocephalus Bovei

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echinops bovei

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Echinops.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Echinops WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Echinops bovei, is primarily distributed across the northern reaches of the African continent. Its natural habitat spans several distinct countries located within the North African region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Algeria and Libya. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the territories of Morocco and Tunisia. Consequently, its geographical range is concentrated within these four specific Mediterranean-adjacent nations.

Region Area Source
Northern Africa Algeria WCVP
Northern Africa Libya WCVP
Northern Africa Morocco WCVP
Northern Africa Tunisia WCVP

Chemicals

Echinops bovei has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids, Tannins, apigenin, kaempferol.

Chemicals reported in Echinops bovei
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Condensed Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Condensed Tannins

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Tannins

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

apigenin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

kaempferol

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Echinops bovei has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antimicrobial Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆