Headed globe thistle

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Headed globe thistle

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sphaerocephalus cephalotes
• Echinops candidus
• Echinops stapfianus

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Echinops cephalotes has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM, SODIUM, sugar.

CALCIUM

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MAGNESIUM

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POTASSIUM

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SODIUM

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sugar

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Activities

Echinops cephalotes has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antiobesity, Cardioprotective, Hepatoprotective.

Antihyperglycemic

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Antiobesity

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Cardioprotective

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Hepatoprotective

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Medicinal Uses

Echinops cephalotes has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases, inflammation, oxidative stress, pain.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations