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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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echinops bovei

Synonyms

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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Echinops.

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Libya
Northern Africa Morocco
Northern Africa Tunisia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Activities reported in Echinops bovei
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)