Inula aucheriana
Inula aucherianana, commonly known as Golden Inula, is a resilient perennial herb cherished for its vibrant, sun-kissed yellow blooms. Native to Mediterranean landscapes, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering a natural approach to supporting holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Inula aucheriana
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement puts it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is categorized under the genus Inula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Inula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within several key regions of Western Eurasia. Its presence is notably documented throughout the Caucasus, particularly within the Transcaucasus area. Furthermore, the species can be found across significant portions of Western Asia. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Iran, contributing to its regional biodiversity. Finally, its range extends into Türkiye, marking another important location for its natural occurrence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Inula aucheriana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Britannin, inuchinenolide B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Britannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inuchinenolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Inula aucheriana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Inula aucheriana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gastric cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |