Prangos uechtritzii
Prangos uechtritzii, commonly known as a vital medicinal herb from the Apiaceae family, thrives in the rugged terrains of Central Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern scientific research and development.
- Scientific name: Prangos uechtritzii
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is specifically positioned within the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its classification under the genus Prangos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prangos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Prangos uechtritzii, is known by various regional names depending on the language. In English, it is referred to as the uechtritzii prangos, while in German, it is commonly called uechtritzii-Prangos. In its native local contexts, it is known as Prangos uechtritzii in Italian and prangos uechtritzii in Greek.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is found exclusively within the region of Western Asia. More specifically, the species is native to the territory of Türkiye. Within this country, it occupies particular ecological niches suitable for its growth. Therefore, its entire known distribution is centered around this single nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prangos uechtritzii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |