Psephellus bornmuelleri
Psephellus bornmuelleri · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Psephellus bornmuelleri, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This species offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of growing interest in modern botanical research.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Centaurea Nigdensis · Centaurea Bornmuelleri
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Psephellus bornmuelleriSynonyms
- Centaurea nigdensis
- Centaurea bornmuelleri
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Psephellus, with the species name bornmuelleri.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Psephellus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. According to botanical records, its presence is documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the distribution of Psiphalus bornmuelleri is centered in Türkiye. This indicates that the species is likely endemic to certain habitats within this particular country. Consequently, its natural occurrence is confined to this localized area of the Middle East.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Psephellus bornmuelleri has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis