Kelussia odoratissima

Kelussia odoratissima, commonly known as a fragrant medicinal shrub, is a remarkable botanical specimen prized for its aromatic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, this plant offers diverse therapeutic benefits. Exploring its unique chemical composition reveals significant potential for modern pharmacological applications and holistic wellness treatments worldwide.

  • Scientific name: Kelussia odoratissima
  • Family: Apiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, placing it in the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Kelussia, with the specific species name Kelussia odoratissima.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Apiales WCVP
Family Apiaceae WCVP
Genus Kelussia WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Kelussia odoratissima, possesses a very specific and restricted geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, current botanical records indicate that it can be found in Iran. Because its habitat appears to be limited to this particular area, it is considered a localized species. Consequently, understanding the environmental conditions of this specific region is essential for the conservation of the plant.

Region Area Source
Western Asia Iran WCVP

Chemicals

Kelussia odoratissima has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, 3-n-butyl phthalide, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, Ferulic Acid, Z-ligustilide.

Total chemicals
11
Scientific sources
12

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
ferulic acid 2 ★☆☆☆☆
3-n-butyl phthalide 1 ★☆☆☆☆
4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Ferulic Acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Z-ligustilide 1 ★☆☆☆☆
biosol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
carvacrol 1 ★☆☆☆☆
germacrene-B 1 ★☆☆☆☆
germacrene-D 1 ★☆☆☆☆
l-perillaldehyde 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Kelussia odoratissima has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Cardiovascular, Hypolipidemic, Sedative.

Total activities
5
Scientific sources
7

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antioxidant 3 ★★☆☆☆
Anxiolytic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Cardiovascular 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Sedative 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Kelussia odoratissima has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, anxiolytic, cervical cancer, hypertension, inflammation.

Total uses
9
Scientific sources
10

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
antioxidant 2 ★☆☆☆☆
anxiolytic 1 ★☆☆☆☆
cervical cancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆
hypertension 1 ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation 1 ★☆☆☆☆
lung cancer 1 ★☆☆☆☆
pulmonary hypertension 1 ★☆☆☆☆
right ventricular hypertrophy 1 ★☆☆☆☆
sedative 1 ★☆☆☆☆