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Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum

Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum, is a distinctive maritime plant native to coastal regions. Often referred to as sea eryngo, this hardy species is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. Its robust, spiny structure and unique chemical properties offer significant potential for therapeutic applications.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum

Sources: Wikidata

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 organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Eryngium.

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 geographical distribution concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Italy and the island of Sicilia. Its range extends across Northern Africa to include the country of Algeria. Additionally, the species is present within the borders of Morocco. Finally, it is also documented to inhabit the coastal areas of Tunisia.

Region Area
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Northern Africa Algeria
Northern Africa Morocco
Northern Africa Tunisia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimutagenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimutagenic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hepatoprotective

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts prepared as for the traditional use (tea), ethanolic extracts, water-soluble powder extracts.

Preparations reported for Eryngium triquetrum subsp. triquetrum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extracts prepared as for the traditional use (tea) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water-soluble powder extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extracts prepared as for the traditional use (tea)

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanolic extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Water-soluble powder extracts

  1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM