Klasea kurdica
Klasea kurdica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Klasea kurdica, scientifically known as Klasea kurdica, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices. This hardy species offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research due to its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Serratula Kurdica
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Klasea kurdicaSynonyms
- Serratula kurdica
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Klasea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Klasea kurdica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Molecular biology reports
Conditions
Klasea kurdica has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malignant melanoma.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Malignant melanoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Malignant melanoma
- Molecular biology reports
Preparations
Klasea kurdica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include plant extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plant extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plant extracts
- Molecular biology reports