Echinops grijsii
Echinops grijsii, commonly known as a unique member of the thistle family, is a medicinal plant distinguished by its striking spherical flower heads. Native to specific ecological niches, it is valued in traditional herbal practices for its potential therapeutic properties and its significant role within regional biodiversity and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Echinops grijsii
- 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. 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 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, thiophenes, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thiophenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Echinops grijsii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echinops grijsii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |