Onosma bourgaei
Onosma bourgaei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Onosma bourgaei, scientifically known as Onosma bourgaei, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to the rugged terrains of the Mediterranean. Belonging to the Boraginaceae family, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Onosma bourgaeiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Onosma bourgaei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Onosma.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Onosma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the mountainous regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. Primarily, it can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Türkiye. Its range also extends into the North Caucasus region, where it occupies specific ecological niches. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the Transcaucasus area. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Onosma bourgaei thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caucasus | North Caucasus |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Onosma bourgaei has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, Globoidnan A, Luteolin 7-O-glucoside, allantoin, rosmarinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Globoidnan A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin 7-O-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allantoin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde
- Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England)
Globoidnan A
- Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England)
Luteolin 7-O-glucoside
- Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England)
allantoin
- Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England)
rosmarinic acid
- Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England)
Activities
Onosma bourgaei has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiproliferative
- Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England)
Cytotoxic
- Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England)