Echium creticum creticum

Echium creticum subsp. creticum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Echium creticum creticum, scientifically known as Echium creticum subsp. creticum, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its vibrant blue flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant therapeutic properties.

Family
Boraginaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Echium Creticum Creticum
Scientific synonyms
Echium Australe Var. Grandiflorum · Echium Australe F. Grandiflorum · 8 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Echium creticum creticum

French:

  • Echium creticum creticum

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echium creticum subsp. creticum

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 Boraginales, it is classified under the family Boraginaceae and the genus Echium. Specifically, this taxon is identified as the subspecies Echium creticum subsp. creticum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Boraginales WCVP
Family Boraginaceae WCVP
Genus Echium WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be recorded in Sweden. Its range extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares. Additionally, this subspecies is found within the territories of France and Corse. Finally, its distribution continues through the Mediterranean island of Sardegna.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Southwestern Europe Baleares WCVP
Southwestern Europe Corse WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Sardegna WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Northern Africa Algeria WCVP
Northern Africa Morocco WCVP
Northern Africa Tunisia WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. Maine WCVP

Chemicals

Echium creticum subsp. creticum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetylshikonin.

Chemicals reported in Echium creticum subsp. creticum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Acetylshikonin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Acetylshikonin

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