Gelasia sericea
Gelasia sericea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Gelasia sericea, scientifically known as Gelasia sericea, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers diverse health benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory effects to restorative wellness. Understanding its unique botanical characteristics is essential for harnessing its significant natural healing potential.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Goekyighitia Sericea · Scorzonera Sericea
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gelasia sericeaSynonyms
- Goekyighitia sericea
- Scorzonera sericea
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Gelasia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Gelasia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily identified by its specific occurrence within a very limited geographic range. Its documented presence is centered in the region of Western Asia. Within this broad territory, the species is specifically found in Türkiye. This concentrated distribution suggests that the environmental conditions of this particular nation are ideal for its growth. Consequently, its natural habitat is highly localized to these specific areas.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Gelasia sericea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kelampayoside A, Scorzocreticin, p-coumaric acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Kelampayoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scorzocreticin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Kelampayoside A
- Natural product research
Scorzocreticin
- Natural product research
p-coumaric acid
- Natural product research
quercetin
- Natural product research