Echinops cephalotes
Echinops cephalotes, commonly known as the Blue Globe Thistle, is a striking perennial renowned for its spherical, metallic-blue flower heads. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant holds significant medicinal potential, traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, offering a unique blend of botanical splendor and therapeutic value.
- Scientific name: Echinops cephalotes
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 the genus Echinops. Specifically, Echinops cephalotes represents a distinct species within this botanical hierarchy.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across several regions in Asia. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the country of Iran. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its presence extends into the territory of Pakistan. These locations represent the primary areas where the species is naturally documented. Therefore, its habitat is concentrated within these specific continental zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echinops cephalotes has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, sugar.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sodium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Echinops cephalotes has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antiobesity, Cardioprotective, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echinops cephalotes has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases, inflammation, oxidative stress, pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |