Eryngium palmatum
Eryngium palmatum, commonly known as the palmately lobed eryngium, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its unique foliage, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments, leveraging its bioactive compounds to support various therapeutic functions and promote overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Eryngium palmatum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Apiales and placed in the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 palmatum, is referred to in Bulgarian by the common name дланолъстен ветрогон.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | дланолистен ветрогон | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions within Southeastern Europe. It is documented to grow within the borders of Albania and Bulgaria. Additionally, its presence extends to the diverse landscapes of Greece. The species also inhabits the area known as the Northwest Balkan Peninsula. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these specific Mediterranean and Balkan territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eryngium palmatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include octanoic acid, spathulenol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| octanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |