Onopordum illyricum
Onopordum illyricum, commonly known as Illyrian Onofrey, is a rare perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe, this medicinal plant is traditionally valued for its potent essential oils, which possess significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties in folk medicine.
- Scientific name: Onopordum illyricum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Onopordum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Onopordum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing across the Balearic Islands, known as Baleares. Additionally, its habitat extends to the island of Corsica and the coastal regions of France. The species is also documented in the territory of Portugal. Finally, its range includes the Italian island of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Onopordum illyricum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cynarin, sesquiterpene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cynarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Onopordum illyricum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihypertensive, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Onopordum illyricum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antipyretic, skin ulcers, ulcerative colitis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcerative colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |