Kelussia odoratissima

Kelussia odoratissima · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (32 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Kelussia odoratissima, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its unique aromatic profile, this species holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Its diverse bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing new treatments, making it a vital subject of botanical study.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Kelussia odoratissima

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Kelussia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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
Western Asia Iran

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Kelussia odoratissima has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Kelussia odoratissima
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Galen medical journal

Chemicals

Kelussia odoratissima has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, 3-n-butyl phthalide, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, Biosol, CARVACROL.

Chemicals reported in Kelussia odoratissima
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ferulic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-n-butyl phthalide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Biosol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CARVACROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Germacrene B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Germacrene D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Z-ligustilide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
l-Perillaldehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ferulic acid

  1. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products
  2. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine

3-n-butyl phthalide

  1. Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid

  1. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Biosol

  1. Natural product research

CARVACROL

  1. Natural product research

Germacrene B

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Germacrene D

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

STIGMASTEROL

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Z-ligustilide

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

l-Perillaldehyde

  1. Natural product research

Activities

Kelussia odoratissima has 5 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Cardiovascular, Hypolipidemic, Sedative.

Activities reported in Kelussia odoratissima
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Anxiolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cardiovascular 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypolipidemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sedative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences
  2. Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies
  3. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Anxiolytic

  1. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Cardiovascular

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Hypolipidemic

  1. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Sedative

  1. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Conditions

Kelussia odoratissima has 9 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant, anxiolytic, cervical cancer, hypertension, inflammation.

Conditions investigated for Kelussia odoratissima
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anxiolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cervical cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypertension 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lung cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pulmonary hypertension 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Right ventricular hypertrophy 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sedative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences
  2. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Anxiolytic

  1. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Cervical cancer

  1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine

Hypertension

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Inflammation

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Lung cancer

  1. Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies

Pulmonary hypertension

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Right ventricular hypertrophy

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Sedative

  1. Jundishapur journal of natural pharmaceutical products

Preparations

Kelussia odoratissima has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts, essential oil from aerial parts, essential oils, extract.

Preparations reported for Kelussia odoratissima
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Essential oil from aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Essential oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts

  1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Essential oil from aerial parts

  1. Natural product research

Essential oils

  1. Scientific reports

Extract

  1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine