Echium humile subsp. pycnanthum
Echium humile subsp. pycnanthum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Echium humile subsp. pycnanthum, is a resilient medicinal plant native to specific Mediterranean microclimates. Renowned for its vibrant blue blossoms, this subspecies contains unique phytochemical compounds. It is traditionally studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and herbal wellness applications.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Echium Angustifolium Var. Eriobotryum · Echium Pycnanthum Var. Eriobotryum · 17 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Echium humile subsp. pycnanthumSynonyms
- Echium angustifolium var. eriobotryum
- Echium pycnanthum var. eriobotryum
- Echium pycnanthum var. mogadorense
- Echium humile var. pycnanthum
- Echium pycnanthum var. heterophyllum
- Echium angustifolium var. onosmoides
- Echium pycnanthum var. pseudosericeum
- Echium angustifolium var. heterophyllum
- Echium onosmoides
- Echium pycnanthum
- Echium eriobotryum
- Echium font-queri
- Echium laurentii
- Echium aurelianum
- Echium angustifolium var. mogadorense
- Echium mogadorense
- Echium pycnanthum var. djeneiense
- Echium pycnanthum var. fallaciosum
- Echium pycnanthum var. garianicum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Echium, specifically as the subspecies pycnanthum.
| 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 diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is well-documented within the countries of Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Moving toward the western coast, it can also be found in the West Tropical Africa region of Mauritania. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically within Chad. This broad distribution highlights the plant's ability to inhabit various ecological zones across the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Northern Africa | Morocco |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Echium humile subsp. pycnanthum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Tannin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
Tannin
- Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA