Picnomon acarna
Picnomon acarna, commonly known as the "Wild Cherry" or "Picnomon," is a versatile medicinal plant prized in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments and skin irritations, offering a natural approach to promoting holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Picnomon acarna
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Picnomon acarna, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Picnomon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Picnomon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Picnomon acarna, is referred to by various regional and linguistic names across different cultures. In Estonia, it is commonly called tiibohakas, while in Arabic, it is known as باذورد. In Spanish-speaking regions, it is identified by several names, including Carduus acarna, Carlina acarna, and Carthamus canescens.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | tiibohakas | Wikidata |
| ar | باذورد | Wikidata |
| es | Carduus acarna | Wikidata |
| es | Carlina acarna | Wikidata |
| es | Carthamus canescens | Wikidata |
| es | Cirsium acarna | Wikidata |
| es | Cirsium pisidium | Wikidata |
| es | Cnicus acarna | Wikidata |
| es | Azafrán descarnado | Wikidata |
| es | Cardo ajonjero de Salamanca | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the countries of Finland and Sweden. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares islands. Additionally, the species is recorded within the borders of France. Finally, the distribution reaches as far as Portugal in the southwestern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Picnomon acarna has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include TNF-alpha, chlorogenic acid, hesperidin, hyperoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Picnomon acarna has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include TNF-alpha.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| TNF-alpha | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |