Kickxia lanigera
Kickxia lanigera, commonly known as woolly kickxia, is a charming, low-growing herbaceous plant native to various regions. Characterized by its soft, hairy foliage and delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers, it serves as a fascinating subject for botanical study, offering unique medicinal potential and aesthetic value within diverse ecological landscapes.
- Scientific name: Kickxia lanigera
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Kickxia lanigera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaeae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Kickxia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kickxia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented across the Balearic Islands, Portugal, and Spain. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, where it can be found on the island of Crete. Additionally, the species is located in the Mediterranean territory of Sicily. Altogether, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific coastal and island habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kickxia lanigera has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acacetin, apigenin, baicalein, chrysin, daucosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| baicalein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mosloflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salvigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Kickxia lanigera has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kickxia lanigera has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include kidney stones.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kidney stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |