Eryngium bourgatii
Eryngium bourgatii, commonly known as the Bourgat's Sea Holly, is a striking medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its unique architectural foliage and therapeutic potential, it is traditionally utilized in herbal practices to support digestive health and possess potent anti-inflammatory properties within various holistic remedies.
- Scientific name: Eryngium bourgatii
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Within this group, it is identified by its specific genus, Eryngium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eryngium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eryngium bourgatii, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Catalan, it is called panical blau, while in French, it is identified as Panicaut de Bourgat. It is known as دریای مقدس in Persian, and in the Waray and Cebuano languages, its scientific name is commonly used as Eryngium bourgati.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | panical blau | Wikidata |
| fr | Panicaut de Bourgat | Wikidata |
| fa | دریای مقدس | Wikidata |
| war | Eryngium bourgati | Wikidata |
| ceb | Eryngium bourgati | Wikidata |
| ar | قرصعنة بورغاتية | Wikidata |
| arz | قرصعنه بورغاتيه | Wikidata |
| ca | Espinacal | Wikidata |
| ca | Panical de muntanya | Wikidata |
| fr | Chardon bleu des Pyrénées | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting parts of Germany. The range extends further into Southwestern Europe, specifically covering areas in France and Spain. Finally, its distribution reaches into Northern Africa, where it is located in Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eryngium bourgatii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 12.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| compound 12 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eryngium bourgatii has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium bourgatii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania donovani, Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |