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 and Synonyms
Common Names
- Echium creticum creticum
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Echium creticum subsp. creticumSynonyms
- Echium australe var. grandiflorum
- Echium australe f. grandiflorum
- Echium creticum var. grandiflorum
- Echium plantagineum var. grandiflorum
- Echium creticum subsp. macranthum
- Echium spinescens
- Echium verecundum
- Echium megalanthum
- Echium australe
- Echium australe subsp. macranthum
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Echium creticum creticum
French:
- Echium creticum creticum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Echium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Maine |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylshikonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acetylshikonin
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