Iphiona grantioides
Iphiona grantioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Iphiona grantioides, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, it contains unique bioactive compounds known to support wellness. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications offers valuable insights into its potential role in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Iphiona grantioidesSynonyms
- Inula cutchica
- Inula grantioides
- Helenium grantioides
- Callistephus cuneatus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Iphiona as Iphiona grantioides.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Iphiona |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in the Middle East and South Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Iran. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, it can also be found growing in Oman. The species extends further into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is native to India. Additionally, its geographical range includes the neighboring country of Pakistan.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Iphiona grantioides has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Natural product research
Activities
Iphiona grantioides has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Natural product research
Antioxidant
- Natural product research
Preparations
Iphiona grantioides has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oil
- Natural product research