Pycnocycla spinosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chamaesciadium spinosum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it falls under the family Apiaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pycnocycla, which includes the species Pycnocycla spinosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Its presence is documented in the country of Afghanistan, where it grows in its natural habitat. Additionally, the species can be found across the landscape of Iran. These two nations represent the known range for this particular medicinal species. Consequently, its distribution is relatively limited to these specific parts of the Middle East.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pycnocycla spinosa is characterized by its adaptation to specific altitudinal gradients within its native habitats. This species primarily thrives within a defined elevational range, with a documented mean elevation of 900 m AMSL (meters above sea level). This positioning suggests a preference for mid-elevation ecological zones, where environmental variables such as temperature, atmospheric pressure, and moisture availability are optimized for its growth and medicinal potency. The plant's distribution within these specific vertical strata influences its interaction with local soil compositions and microclimates, shaping its ecological niche within its broader biological community.

Elevational range mean:

900 m AMSL

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pycnocycla spinosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Citronellyl pentanoate, Flavonoid, Geranyl isovalerate, P-CYMENE, caryophyllen oxide.

Citronellyl pentanoate

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Flavonoid

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Geranyl isovalerate

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P-CYMENE

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caryophyllen oxide

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Activities

Pycnocycla spinosa has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

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Antioxidant

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Preparations

Pycnocycla spinosa has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous, ethanol, hydro-distilled aerial parts oils, methanol.

Aqueous

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Ethanol

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Hydro-distilled aerial parts oils

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Methanol

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