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Heracleum gorganicum

Heracleum gorganicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Heracleum gorgancum, is a potent medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of interest in herbal medicine.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Heracleum gorganicum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Heracleum, and its species name, gorganicum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Heracleum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Heracleum gorgonicum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is documented to grow natively in the country of Iran. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic element of the Iranian flora. Consequently, its ecological study is closely tied to the unique landscapes found within this particular territory.

Region Area
Western Asia Iran

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Heracleum gorganicum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HEXYL BUTYRATE, Isoelemicin, Octyl acetate.

Chemicals reported in Heracleum gorganicum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
HEXYL BUTYRATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoelemicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Octyl acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

HEXYL BUTYRATE

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Isoelemicin

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Octyl acetate

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity