Jordania spergulifolia
Jordania spergulifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Jordania spergulifolia, scientifically known as Jordania spergulifolia, is a rare medicinal plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Found in specific Mediterranean habitats, it is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological treatments.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Heterochroa Spergulifolia · Bolanthus Spergulifolius · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jordania spergulifoliaSynonyms
- Heterochroa spergulifolia
- Bolanthus spergulifolius
- Acanthophyllum spergulifolium
- Gypsophila boissieri
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Jordania spergulifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Caryophyllaceae within the genus Jordania.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Jordania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. According to botanical records, its distribution is concentrated primarily in the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is known to occur naturally within the borders of Türkiye. Because of this narrow habitat, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora in that area. Consequently, understanding its presence in Türkiye is essential for studying its ecological niche.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Jordania spergulifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- PloS one