Gundelia
Gundelia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Gundelia, scientifically known as Gundelia, is a remarkable genus of thistle-like plants prized across the Mediterranean and Middle East. Renowned for its edible flower heads and potent medicinal properties, it has been used traditionally to support digestive health and reduce inflammation, offering a unique blend of culinary and therapeutic value.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
GundeliaSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is classified under the genus Gundelia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Gundelia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Algeria. Moving towards Central Asia, it can be found growing in Turkmenistan. The Caucasus region, specifically the Transcaucasus, also serves as a habitat for this species. Finally, its range extends into Western Asia, where it is located in both Afghanistan and Cyprus.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan |
| Western Asia | Cyprus |
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Western Asia | Iraq |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Palestine |
| Western Asia | Sinai |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Gundelia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Sterols, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Sterols
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Terpenoids
- Chemistry & biodiversity