Klasea kurdica
Klasea kurdica, commonly known as a precious medicinal herb, is a plant deeply rooted in traditional regional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it is utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential and ecological importance is essential for advancing natural pharmacology and preserving biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Klasea kurdica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Klasea kurdica, 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. Ultimately, it is placed within the genus Klasea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Klasea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily located within the region of Western Asia. It can be found distributed across the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, its habitat extends into the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. These specific areas represent the known locations where the species thrives in the wild. Consequently, its occurrence is concentrated within these particular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Activities
Klasea kurdica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Klasea kurdica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malignant melanoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malignant melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |