Christ's-eye
Pentanema oculus-christi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Christ's-eye, scientifically known as Pentanema oculus-christi, is a rare medicinal botanical celebrated for its striking, eye-like blooms. Renowned in traditional healing practices, this plant offers potent therapeutic properties. Understanding its unique phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential applications in modern pharmacology and holistic wellness treatments.
Names
Common Names
- Christ's-eye
- Hairy Fleabane
- Christ's Eye
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Christusauge
- Christusaugen-Alant
French:
- Inule oeil du Christ
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pentanema oculus-christiSynonyms
- Inula sericea
- Helenium oculus-christi
- Inula oculus
- Aster oculus-christi
- Inula oculus-christi
- Inula campestris
- Helenium kanitzii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further organized into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Pentanema.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pentanema | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Austria. It also maintains a distribution across the territories of Germany and Hungary. Furthermore, the plant is documented to grow within the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
Activities
Pentanema oculus-christi has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Bioprocess and biosystems engineering (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Bioprocess and biosystems engineering (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PP extracts | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid glycosides (FGs) | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenolic acids (PAs) | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |