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Echinops grijsii

Echinops grijsii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Echinops grijsii, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific regional ecosystems, this species is often utilized in traditional herbal medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential pharmacological benefits.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Echinops Cathayanus

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echinops grijsii

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. Specifically, it is 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 exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of East Asia. Within China, its distribution is extensive, covering the South-Central and North-Central territories. It can also be found growing in the Manchuria region and throughout China Southeast. Furthermore, the species extends its range to the island of Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical footprint throughout the eastern part of the continent.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP

Chemicals

Echinops grijsii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Thiophenes, triterpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Echinops grijsii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Thiophenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Thiophenes

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

triterpenoids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Echinops grijsii has 2 reported activities identified across 0 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) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Echinops grijsii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
tumor Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆