Jordania spergulifolia
Jordania spergulifolia, commonly known as a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific Mediterranean habitats. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering valuable insights into traditional herbal remedies and modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Jordania spergulifolia
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jordania | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Jordania spergulifolia 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |