Echinops kebericho

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, Echinops.

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Echinops kebericho, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. More specifically, this medicinal species is endemic to the high-altitude areas of Ethiopia. Because it is found in such a localized manner, it is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions of the Ethiopian highlands. Consequently, its availability for medicinal use is inherently linked to this specific African territory.

Chemicals

Echinops kebericho has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, cardiac glycosides, dehydrocostus lactone, glycosides.

Total chemicals

8

Scientific sources

10

Most Reported Compounds

Activities

Echinops kebericho has 8 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antimicrobial.

Total activities

8

Scientific sources

11

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Echinops kebericho has 15 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Cryptococcus neoformans, E. coli.

Total uses

15

Scientific sources

15

Most Reported Uses