Prangos heyniae
Prangos heyniae · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Prangos heyniae, scientifically known as Prangos heyniae, is a remarkable medicinal herb valued in traditional herbalism. Native to specific mountainous regions, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its diverse pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant healing effects.
- 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
Prangos heyniaeSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, specifically being a member of the Apiaceae family. Taxonomically, it is categorized under the genus Prangos, with the specific species name being heyniae.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Prangos |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a specific medicinal species with a very localized natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily restricted to the region of Western Asia. Within this broad area, it can be specifically found growing in Türkiye. This limited habitat suggests that the species may have unique environmental requirements for survival. Consequently, understanding its presence in this specific territory is essential for botanical study.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Prangos heyniae has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Condensed Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Condensed Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Condensed Tannins
- Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)