Echinops macrochaetus
Echinops macrochaeus, commonly known as a member of the globe thistle family, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its unique botanical properties. Found in specific regional habitats, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to address various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential through its diverse bioactive chemical compounds.
- Scientific name: Echinops macrochaetus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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.
| 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 specific geographical distribution centered primarily within Northeast Tropical Africa. It can be found inhabiting various regions across Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. Furthermore, its range extends through the territories of both Sudan and South Sudan. Beyond the African continent, the species is also documented in Western Asia. Specifically, it is known to grow within the Sinai Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echinops macrochaetus has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include APX, GR, SOD, carotenoid, chlorophyll.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| APX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GR | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SOD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin 7-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |