Eryngium fluitans
Eryngium fluitans · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Eryngium fluitans, is a remarkable medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to specific tropical regions, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds. This hardy herb is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential for holistic healing.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Eryngium Wolffii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eryngium fluitansSynonyms
- Eryngium wolffii
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it falls under the family Apiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Eryngium, with its species name being Eryngium fluitans.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Eryngium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions within Mexico. It can be found growing in the central part of the country, specifically in Mexico Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Central. The species also inhabits the southwestern regions of Mexico. Together, these locations define the primary geographical range of Eryngium fluitans.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Eryngium fluitans has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypoglycemic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypocholesterolemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypocholesterolemic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Hypoglycemic
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Medicinal Uses
Eryngium fluitans has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dyslipidemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| dyslipidemia | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |