Pycnocycla bashagardiana
Pycnocycla bashagardiana, commonly known as Bashagar, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the arid regions of India. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is extensively used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to inflammation, showcasing its vital role in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Pycnocycla bashagardiana
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pycnocycla bashagardiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pycnocycla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pycnocycla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pycnocycla bashagardiana, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly called the Bashagardiana Pycnocycla, while in Hindi, it is known as Bashagar.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Pycnocycla bashagardiana, exhibits a very specific and localized range of occurrence. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, the species is specifically documented to inhabit the country of Iran. This limited distribution suggests that the plant may be highly dependent on the unique environmental conditions found in certain Iranian habitats. Consequently, understanding its presence in Iran is essential for studying its ecological requirements.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pycnocycla bashagardiana, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems and leaves, contain the active phytochemical constituents required for therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's biological properties, which are often processed into various formulations to treat different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pycnocycla bashagardiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Myristicin, myristicin, oleic acid, sabinene.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Myristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pycnocycla bashagardiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus, Penicillium.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Penicillium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |