Jurinea auriculata
Jurinea auriculata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Jurinea auriculata, is a distinctive medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found primarily in specific mountainous regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. It is often studied for its potential bioactive compounds and its role in various herbal remedies.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- 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
Jurinea auriculataSynonyms
- Theodorea auriculata
- Saussurea auriculata
- Lipschitziella auriculata
- Himalaiella auriculata
- Aplotaxis auriculata
- Cnicus auriculatus
- Saussurea hypoleuca
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Jurinea auriculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Jurinea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Jurinea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated primarily within the high-altitude regions of Asia. In China, its presence is documented specifically within the Tibet region. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found across the vast stretches of the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Finally, its range extends to the West Himalaya, marking its significant presence across various Himalayan ecosystems.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Tibet |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Jurinea auriculata is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a predominantly non-woody structure. Although it possesses a herbaceous habit, it demonstrates specific climbing tendencies, functioning as a self-supporting climber.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- herb
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Jurinea auriculata has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-Octadecenoic acid, 1H-3a,7-Methanoazulene, 3,4-HEXANEDIONE, DECANEDIOIC ACID, DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Octadecenoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1H-3a,7-Methanoazulene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-HEXANEDIONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DECANEDIOIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dioctyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexadecanoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
11-Octadecenoic acid
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
1H-3a,7-Methanoazulene
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
3,4-HEXANEDIONE
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
DECANEDIOIC ACID
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Dioctyl ether
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Hexadecanoic acid
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Sesquiterpenes
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
linoleic acid
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Activities
Jurinea auriculata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Antioxidant
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences