Leutea avicennae
Leutea avicennae · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Leutea avicennae, scientifically known as Leutea avicennae, is a remarkable medicinal plant renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties. Deeply embedded in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant pharmacological potential. Researchers increasingly study its bioactive compounds to develop natural treatments for various ailments, highlighting its immense value in ethnobotany.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Leutea avicennaeSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Leutea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Leutea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Leutea aviicennae, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species is documented to occur in the country of Iran. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered an endemic element of the Iranian flora. Understanding this narrow range is essential for the conservation efforts of the species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Leutea avicennae has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Osthole, Phytol, Umbelliferone, lauric acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Osthole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Umbelliferone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lauric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Osthole
- Natural product research
Phytol
- Natural product research
Umbelliferone
- Natural product research
lauric acid
- Natural product research
Conditions
Leutea avicennae has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast carcinoma.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast carcinoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast carcinoma
- Natural product research