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Echinops macrochaetus

Echinops macrochaetus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Echinops macrochaeus, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its unique spherical flower heads, it is traditionally utilized in various folk medicine practices. This species is valued for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting digestive health.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sphaerocephalus Macrochaetus

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echinops macrochaetus

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 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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include APX, CHLOROPHYLL, Carotenoid, GR, Luteolin-7-rutinoside.

Chemicals reported in Echinops macrochaetus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
APX 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROPHYLL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carotenoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GR 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Luteolin-7-rutinoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SOD 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
p-coumaric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
proline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

APX

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

CHLOROPHYLL

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Carotenoid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

GR

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Luteolin-7-rutinoside

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

SOD

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

p-coumaric acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

proline

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)