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
Theodorea Auriculata · Saussurea Auriculata · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Jurinea auriculata

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Jurinea auriculata
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

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

1H-3a,7-Methanoazulene

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

3,4-HEXANEDIONE

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

DECANEDIOIC ACID

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

DI-N-OCTYL PHTHALATE

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Dioctyl ether

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Hexadecanoic acid

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Sesquiterpenes

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

linoleic acid

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Jurinea auriculata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Antioxidant

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences