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Echinops davuricus

Echinops davuricus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Echinops davuricus, is a resilient medicinal herb celebrated in traditional practices for its therapeutic potential. Often characterized by its unique spherical flower heads, this plant is frequently utilized to support immune function, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality through its rich concentration of bioactive compounds.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Echinops Latifolius · Echinops Latifolius F. Angustilobus · 7 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echinops davuricus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within 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 is widely distributed across various regions of Northern Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically in Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Its range extends further east into the Russian Far East, where it inhabits the Amur region. Additionally, the species is present in the northern parts of China, particularly within Inner Mongolia. These diverse locations highlight the specific environmental preferences of this medicinal species.

Region Area Source
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Siberia Irkutsk WCVP
Russian Far East Amur WCVP
China Inner Mongolia WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Mongolia Mongolia WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Echinops davuricus, possesses several distinct anatomical structures that are utilized for its medicinal properties. The stem serves as the central structural support, rising upward to hold the characteristic spiny flower heads. Surrounding the base, the leaves provide the necessary surface area for photosynthesis, typically exhibiting a textured or lobed appearance. The most therapeutically significant portions are found underground, where the root system anchors the plant and stores vital nutrients. In traditional medicinal practices, the dried root is specifically harvested and processed to prepare various extracts or decoctions used in healing treatments.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
root Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf Biological research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Acta pharmaceutica Hungarica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Echinops davuricus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Thiophenes, 5-(3-hydroxmethyl-3-isovaleroyloxyprop-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene, 5-(3-hydroxy-4-isovaleroyloxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene, H2O2.

Chemicals reported in Echinops davuricus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Thiophenes 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
5-(3-hydroxmethyl-3-isovaleroyloxyprop-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
5-(3-hydroxy-4-isovaleroyloxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
H2O2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NO2- 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Biological research
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Thiophenes

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

5-(3-hydroxmethyl-3-isovaleroyloxyprop-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

5-(3-hydroxy-4-isovaleroyloxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene

  1. Journal of Asian natural products research

H2O2

  1. Recent patents on food, nutrition & agriculture

NO2-

  1. Recent patents on food, nutrition & agriculture

triterpenoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Echinops davuricus has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antitumor.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antifungal Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
dried root Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaves Biological research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆