Eryngium cymosum
Eryngium cymosum, commonly known as the Blue Sea Holly or African Eryngium, is a resilient medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, its roots and foliage are utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, showcasing its significant ethnobotanical importance and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Eryngium cymosum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Eryngium, which includes the species Eryngium cymosum.
| 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 cymosum, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the prickly eryngo, while in Afrikaans, it is commonly known as knoffeleryng.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of Mexico. Its distribution includes significant populations found throughout Mexico Central and Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, it can be located within the diverse landscapes of Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast. Beyond the borders of Mexico, the species also extends its reach into Central America. Specifically, it is known to inhabit the territory of Guatemala.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eryngium cymosum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid, Caffeic acid, Chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eryngium cymosum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium cymosum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperglycemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |