Eryngium carlinae
Eryngium carlinae, commonly known as Carline Thistle, is a striking perennial native to European meadows. Distinguished by its spiny, architectural bracts, this resilient plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine. Renowned for its unique morphology, it serves as a fascinating subject for both botanical study and herbal folklore.
- Scientific name: Eryngium carlinae
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified in the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the 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 carlinae, is recognized by various traditional names depending on the region and local dialect. In Spanish-speaking areas, it is frequently referred to as hierba del sapo or yerba del sapo, as well as by the descriptive names cabezona, cardón, and estrellita.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | hierba del sapo | Wikidata |
| es | yerba del sapo | Wikidata |
| es | cabezona | Wikidata |
| es | cardón | Wikidata |
| es | estrellita | Wikidata |
| es | mosquitas | Wikidata |
| es | perejil de monte | Wikidata |
| es | cardon | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-reaching presence across several key regions within the country of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout Mexico Central, demonstrating its adaptability to various inland climates. The species also populates the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the rugged terrain of Mexico Southwest. Finally, the plant is also documented across the humid environments of Mexico Southeast and the tropical zones of Mexico Gulf.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its striking and architectural appearance, is primarily characterized by its robust and complex inflorescences. These inflorescences consist of dense, thistle-like heads surrounded by stiff, spiny bracts that serve as a protective layer for the tiny, individual flowers nestled within. The structural integrity of these inflorescences makes them a prominent feature of the plant's morphology, contributing to its distinctive silhouette in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflorescences | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflorescences | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eryngium carlinae has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, D-mannitol, fatty acids, sterols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-mannitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eryngium carlinae has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium carlinae has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Inflammation, NAFLD, Oxidative Stress, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAFLD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |